[Nextgrid]

> even if your dozing managers think you are.

They're the ones writing the paychecks - if they are satisfied with what they're buying, why work more for free? Considering companies rarely reward loyalty and you need to switch jobs every few years to get the market rate compensation you deserve, why do them any favours?

> Creating things is about passion

In your own project, sure, or if you are lucky to be financially independent and work out of boredom. But for most people having bills to pay and kids or cats to feed, work is primarily to put money on the table - the market doesn't really care about your passion and you might need to take a job you aren't passionate about.