[alatkins]

Is there something inherently wrong with finding meaning (or perhaps motivation) from compensation? Particularly if you're using money for worthwhile reasons? You might be surprised at how motivating a big bag of stock options in a unicorn startup can be (ok, maybe not so much in recent times :-)).

[aristofun]

It’s not wrong but it’s like selling your soul to the devil.

You’re wasting time doing meaningless stuff to earn money youll spend consuming. Contributing to Promoting this vicious circle.

[alatkins]

As I mentioned, doing something worthwhile not just empty consumption. Ensuring financial security for yourself and/or family is a virtuous thing in my book, cf. being underpaid at a non-profit for the social impact.

[aristofun]

Sure. Im speaking only about the case when you’re above your family basic needs fulfilled.