appereance can be deceiving. im very articulate as well, other days im a space cadet.it could be that these people function well in the group because they feel safe in that environment as opposed to work. but they could just be having a good day. some days you can function normal, other days you can't. I get told all the time Im too lazy too work, but I have a lot of severe depression, anxiety, chronic pain and used to get told I looked put together, but im not. some of it could be insecurities. plus if you never had any work history or criminal record and then you try to get a job like I have no one will give you a chance, i had poor attendance in school. I don't even know how to write a resume. someone people have trouble remembering things. applying can be intimidation because even for miminum wage jobs you have to give your life history, education. if your constantly told your stupid, worthless, can't do anything right, sometimes you give up. its like you need a freaking degree just to get a cleaning job.