No - if you signed the bond it doesn't matter whether you have a job or not - or whether the bondsman asked you if you did. You are liable as surety on the bond - having a job or not has nothing to do with your liability. Sorry.
A person can remain on bail for the amount of time that their case is proceeding before the Court. What is a 'surety' in bail? A surety is a person who guarantees the defendant will attend their court date after being granted bail.
One thing to note is that getting a surety bond may be difficult for certain individuals. If you have a history of claims made against any previous bonds, or if you have a low credit score, it may be more difficult to get a surety bond since surety companies see this as a signal of increased risk.
Once bail has been set, the defendant or a third party can post the bail to secure the defendant's release from custody. If the defendant cannot afford to post bail, they may seek the assistance of a bail bondsman.
While all licensed California contractors are required to carry a $15,000 contractor license bond, certain contractor licenses may require a $12,500 Bond of Qualifying Individual, a $100,000 LLC Employee/Worker Bond, or a Disciplinary Bond depending on their license status.