I only do it for the paycheck.
I enjoy my work. I work in an industry related to my college major (which I chose for passion). I find it interesting, engaging, and often times fun. I like the people I work with to boot. But why do I do it? For the fucking money. I work and do the things I have to for the money to do the things I want to.
I’d still do what I do for my own enjoyment, but I wouldn’t do what I do for a nanosecond for the company without getting paid.
Of course, when management asks I say oH iT’s nOt aLL aBouT THe pAy, but it 100% is. I don’t work for you (the corporation), I work for me. I have no loyalty to the management, CEO, or stockholders (and I know they have none for me). So the second I get a better offer, I’m gone unless you give me a reason to stay, which you probably won’t, so eat a satchel of richards.