I don't see why it should be so polarized. You can care enough about money to understand the components of your compensation. You can also care about quality of

I don't see why it should be so polarized. You can care enough about money to understand the components of your compensation. You can also care about quality of life enough to make decisions that trade money earned for other goals. There's an attitude of "money is unpure" that is destructive. Even if you are not motivated mainly by money, you will need to understand it so that you aren't taken advantage of by people who are motivated and fluent. Thinking you are above this is just an excuse for laziness - it's about as realistic as saying you're above eating healthy and exercising.