> If 'objective one is to get paid' it comes across as primarily a monetary transaction. That's generally not how the people I know who are really fulfilled in their careers look at it.

Having a fulfilling career is a myth sold to you by employers.

Focus on getting paid enough to have a fulfilling life instead.

After all, chances are the higher ups at your company will fire you at the drop of a hat if they think it will secure them a bigger year-end bonus.