Except those like them because they lack education that could help them when time comes. But we do not know their struggles why unable to graduate when there are schools giving free tuition.
Of course, market porters have their own happiness. Higher education does not guarantee happiness, only love from those closest to them provides encouragement. Side hustles will always be there, although in different forms, such as pushing a broken down car, renting out umbrellas when it rains, etc.
There are many things to consider as side hustle yet require skills. Even an umbrella repair needs skill. Others unable to do side hustle because of pride. They want a white collar job despite lacking knowhow.
Being in a forum is your side hustle. It does not only apply in the offline life , it is also applicable online like what we are doing here.
You never can tell. Some of them may have another business that their children might be running for them. It is important to have a side hustle unless your financial life would be permanently limited.
I hope you are right, they also have a side hustle that they have built, to increase their income or even be able to save and invest for a more prosperous old age without having to work hard.
It is wrong to think that poverty is a result of laziness. I have discovered that most poor people are more hard working than most successful people. I think the major factor that contributes to poverty is lack of knowledge and discipline.
