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.
Tax preparers in California must post a $5,000 surety bond to get licensed. The bond acts as protection to clients of tax preparers, as the latter have access to sensitive information.
Judges can use criteria such as the severity of charges or allegations, criminal history, and warrant history to determine what the bail amount will be after reviewing each individual case.