R’ Yisrael Salanter used to say that no one dies of hunger; anyone can find some type of occupation by which to support himself and his family.  People perish instead due to prestige.  They say: ‘This occupation is not prestigious enough for me; this one does not befit a person of my station.’  By contrast, the Talmud suggests: Skin carcasses in the marketplace and support yourself with the pay, and do not say, ‘I am a kohen’ or ‘I am a great man [and therefore] cannot do this lowly work’ (Pesachim 113a).  Love work, teaches Shemayah (Avos 1:11) – Any type of work. ~ The Pirkei Avos Treasury