[iLoveOncall]

> the author seems like they were only there for a promotion?

Well, yes obviously? People get jobs to get money, and a promotion gives you more money.

The ones not aiming for a promotion are the strange ones, not the ones who are.

[aix1]

I'd say that's a rather narrow way to look at it.

I know more than a handful of folks who are very happy with their level of responsibility and comp, and don't want higher expectations and more stress even if it would bring in significantly more cash. I personally think that's a pretty healthy way to look at it. Not everything in life is about money.