I think what he meant was that the top 1% ruling class is keeping those bullshit jobs around to keep the poor people (their cattle) occupied so they won't have time and energy to think and revolt.
It is bullshit argunent. The 1% is seeking to fire as many people as possible and with pleasure.
We dont matter to them, one was or the other. They dont see us as a threat, just as bugs.
Or for everyone in chain of command to have people to rule over. A common want for many in leadership positions. At least two ways, you want to control people. And your value to your peers is the amount of people or resources you control.