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> I have a great respect for people who perform great work for the sake of great work, and I would NEVER chastise them for not hungering for wealth

Absolutely agree. I think what irked the OP was that the rocket scientist was putting off getting married or becoming a dad because he didn't want the financial responsibility. Obviously we don't know if this was a priority of his but if it was he wasn't doing himself any favours by just giving away his valuable skills.