You just 100% nailed it. Saying that you shouldn't hire people because they're only in it for a paycheck and not passion is just shorthand for I want you to ma

You just 100% nailed it. Saying that you shouldn't hire people because they're only in it for a paycheck and not passion is just shorthand for I want you to make this your life, but not pay you to make it your life. Subsequently, what I've seen is that most problems in the field of k-12 education in the states can be tied to this sentiment.