No, I'm not an ivory-tower Tory, 10CS. I see more of the life you describe than you can imagine (mostly connected with some of the work that I do).
I appreciate that many companies operate a business model which does not do their employees any favours. In particular, the "zero hours" concept is particularly damaging. But whilst there are people willing to undertake work on that basis, companies will continue to use it.
But the fact is there are large numbers of vacancies where that is not an issue. There are full time vacancies in many businesses which many people simply will not do. There are two reasons for this: firstly their lives are comfortable enough without having to trouble themselves by getting out of bed in the morning; secondly a large number of them are simply unemployable, in any role. This is because they have graduated into a life of indolence and laziness and they simply do not have the mindset required for regular employment.
I accept that there are large numbers of people trying their best - they need help. But there are even larger numbers of people who have decided work is not for them and they want no part of it. It simply does not fit in with their lifestyle. These are the people I am talking about in relation to Mr Hunt's schemes to get people back into work. It doesn't matter what the Chancellor announces today, those people will not alter their lifestyles.
You don't have to believe this. I'm really not that bothered. But if you take a good look around, you will see what I mean. The important thing is that whilst vast numbers of people are paid to do nothing, this country's economy will never grow.