
From Scarlett O'Hara to Howard Hughes, everyone knows that it's nice to have some money to spend. Sure, jobs give you money; there's more to employment than that. As your long-retired grandmother often reminds you, it's nice just to have something to do with your time.
Even a casual observer knows that your druthers (namely biking around the country and watching lots of movies) isn't feasible. Go to work.