Most C levels I know don't consider work to be work in the way you'd consider a 9-5 position - to be in that position with challenges that can take years to ove

Most C levels I know don't consider work to be work in the way you'd consider a 9-5 position - to be in that position with challenges that can take years to overcome, and recognition... Its not a stretch to see why some enjoy it enough to spend their time on it. I see many in retirement that are just as consumed by their hobbies as they were with their careers. Spending that time away from family however is difficult to justify.