"On the Boss side maybe the boss needs to think like an employee for a change ? If you are a semi skilled worker on a pretty low wage renting it is hard to get ' passionate ' about your job ."
On what planet is that in any way the employers problem? The employers only interest is in hiring someone to do the job well. If old mate doesn't want the job and shows it through their work then they should be able to be fired on the spot so the business owner can hire someone with the right attitude and can get back to focusing on their business.
