I do not think there is anyone who likes the "getting the job" stuff, resume, interviews, dressing for the interview. Or even the games at work. But people like the paycheck part. And there are some really cool jobs.
This is kind of interesting because I am really good at the job hunting & gathering. It's like a game...a conquest. Once I have the job I don't want it or very quickly become unhappy and start rocking the boat. Even the $$ can't keep me. I've had some realllly interesting jobs too. I was the editor of Playgirl magazine for a weekend (i called them back and quit before I ever put in a day of work!)
It is true that hunger is motivating and if it were up to me support my kids on my own it would probably be different. I *hope* it would be different and that I am really just spoiled & lucky!