Yes. 1. I want to be working on helping scientists, and this influenced current job search. Beyond personal satisfaction, this also has practical benefits: all

Yes. 1. I want to be working on helping scientists, and this influenced current job search. Beyond personal satisfaction, this also has practical benefits: all things being equal, if you're motivated by the company's mission you'll be more focused (more at https://codewithoutrules.com/2017/08/03/stay-focused/ https://codewithoutrules.com/2017/08/03/stay-focused/). 2. There are jobs I simply won't take, because I think they're immoral or unethical. Other jobs I'd probably only take if I was desperate for money, since they seem pointless. (more at https://codewithoutrules.com/2017/08/07/do-something-useful/ https://codewithoutrules.com/2017/08/07/do-something-useful/). That being said: * If you're bored, you will enjoy your job less. * If you're working crazy long hours, you're actively undermining your ability to do your job. Doesn't matter how important it is, working longer won't actually help. (more at https://codewithoutrules.com/2016/08/18/productive-programmer/ https://codewithoutrules.com/2016/08/18/productive-programme...) So basically, my take is: finding someplace that you think is worthwhile and is a good work environment. Any, of course, pays you what you need. Living below your means can give you more flexibility in what jobs you need to take.