Indeed. I work for a large tech company that values excitedness about the company over skill. We reject perfectly good engineers because they don't display suff

Indeed. I work for a large tech company that values excitedness about the company over skill. We reject perfectly good engineers because they don't display sufficient excitement or (gasp!) want to be sold on the company in interviews, rather than grovel for an opportunity to get near us. I identify as a mercenary more than a missionary, and believe in professionalism independent of passion, but you don't want to be caught saying that out loud here.