Yes, in as much as forcing waiters (and presumably other hourly service workers) to commute long distances for work has costs... more traffic, more stress / worse health, family impacts (less time with kids).
If you're a strict libertarian, I suppose you could argue they should bootstrap themselves a little harder. But, I'd prefer we make life as easy as possible for as many people as possible.
After all, the only reason real estate prices in SF and the surrounding area is so out-of-control is overly strict zoning. Allow more multi-family dwellings, preferably close to places of work, and it's a net positive for society.
we also have service jobs in my medium sized Mid-Atlantic city where you can rent a studio for $600. no one is "forcing" waiters to commute two hours into one of the most expensive cities in the world.
If you're a strict libertarian, I suppose you could argue they should bootstrap themselves a little harder. But, I'd prefer we make life as easy as possible for as many people as possible.
After all, the only reason real estate prices in SF and the surrounding area is so out-of-control is overly strict zoning. Allow more multi-family dwellings, preferably close to places of work, and it's a net positive for society.