The ambiguity of the English language may be at fault here. "Professional" can mean either or both of "upholds high standards of behavior" or "gets paid for thi

The ambiguity of the English language may be at fault here. "Professional" can mean either or both of "upholds high standards of behavior" or "gets paid for this." I think the group intended #1, but was worried people would think they only wanted #2. Shockingly few of #2 actually fit #1, in my experience, so it's important to distinguish.