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Jobs are just for money. Don't worry about the "contribution to society" propaganda. They are using you.
Its okay to feel like you don't want to work, that's fine. The oligarchs around the world baredy do any work and exploit the average wave-slave to fullfill their luxurious life. Don't feel guilty for feeling that way. However, do realize that, while this capitalistic machine runs, you kinda have to perform "work" to obtain resources for survival (aka: "money"). It's not fair, it's the cards we get dealt with.
The real "contribution" would be to tear down the system of oppression and advance human rights, not feeding an arbitrary desire of the oligarchs to grow their assets. That is not contribution, that is being a willing wage-slave.
Life is not fair, its up to the people to make it fair, by any means necessary.
"A Riot is the Language of the Unheard" -Martin Luther King Jr.
"When peaceful revolution becomes impossible, violent revolution become inevitable" - US President John F. Kennedy
So you either resist, or you comply and get a job. It is what it is.
Committing a "crime" like shoplifting is a way of resistance, but it all depends on what your moral compass allows. Don't kid yourself, the only reason why people don't just rob the corporate chains is the fear of consequences (from the legal system).
So, if you are willing to take your chances and resist, go ahead. I'm not advocating crime, just saying that it is an option.
But even a life of crime is still technically a "job", abeit an unlawful one.
You can't really do nothing and survive. Either legal or illegal methods, you gotta pick one way to acquire resources.
Sorry if this is incoherent, I'm struggling with similar issues as you. Good luck.
Edit: TLDR: Just do the minimum possible to survive, don't overwork yourself.