I didn't say people prefer jail instead of stupid jobs. But the chances of getting away with crime is worth it. That's the reason they commit crime in the first place and it doesnt change after serving time in prison. It's not unusual for convicted criminals to seek new crime jobs as soon as they are out of prison. The fact that they were caught is seen either as a mistake or price of doing business. Many get new crime skills and new connections in prison. A stupid job is not even remotely present in their mind.

Sometimes jail time is even priced in already, usually in financial crimes but that's a different story.

My point is that people should not be left out of prison until they prove themselves worthy to live in a free society.