Overview
- He tells RTLZWEI he would only consider a full‑time job starting at €3,500 gross and cites a self‑reported IQ of 147 to justify his expectations.
- The 49‑year‑old, who says he is healthy, university‑educated and multilingual, rejects roles he deems low paid or not meaningful, including work as a train conductor.
- His case features in the documentary series Armes Deutschland – Stempeln oder abrackern?, which broadcasters promoted for late October.
- National outlets on November 9 recapped his statements and lifestyle details, noting he prefers leisure time to taking what he views as underpaid work.
- Reports present him as an outlier and note broader debates over potential 2026 rule changes, with suggestions that job centers could act more strictly and that basic support could face cuts.