"live their actual life" is a subjective view. For lots of people what they do at work is part of their core identity and an integral part of their "actual life".
Sure. I was of course referring to the fact that they have to work in order to survive.
And once you have to do that it might be prudent to let it become a part of your identity. It is after all something that you have to do for half of your waking time outside of weekends and vacations.
