whatshaiches:
I have also have some of my Kollel collegues who think that since I am working, I must be rich and Hoch up for money (either for their Kollel or other Bochrim, not themselves)
I believe the svorah is twofold:
1: Some Kollel Bochrim are obsessed with money (due to them wanting it and not having the means of obtaining some) (most are not like this)
2: Kollel Bochrim in many cases don’t give Ma’aser, but many working people do, so the Kollel Bochrim figure you (the working man) has money to spare.