there is nothing wrong with being proud of getting paid for your labour
the dignity it brings is priceless
It’s not often I agree with you, but I can’t argue with those sentiments. Working gives you a sense of pride, that you’re actually doing something. That you’re actually contributing.
I was unemployed for six months and would have even taken a job that I didn’t want (even applied for a couple!) cos I hated telling people I was on the dole.