The protagonist know that. He did what he did because he wanted "all" the villains to die. He choice that path because he can, and NOT because he had no other choice. The guy had his own code he follow.

But not shit-paying jobs. Inflation means it is a waste of time working for minimum wage. You would only die tired. So it is either getting better wage or roll the dice and start a business.

There are some shitty jobs that pay well, and that is the way it should be. But shit-pay jobs will die out because people can't afford to work in those jobs.