Reasons to work

For the money

To be challenged

For the pleasure/calling of doing the work

For the impact it makes on the world

For the reputation you build in the community

To solve interesting problems

To be part of a group and to experience the mission

To be appreciated

Why do we always focus on the first? Why do we advertise jobs or promotions as being generic on items 2 through 8 and differentiated only by #1?

In fact, unless you're a drug kingpin or a Wall Street trader, my guess is that the other factors are at work every time you think about your work. (PS Happy Birthday Corey.)