The problem with a stressful job is that part of that stress invariably become intertwined with the prospect of losing the said job, hence an expected loss of s

The problem with a stressful job is that part of that stress invariably become intertwined with the prospect of losing the said job, hence an expected loss of salary. This means that even if you primarily work for money you'd have priced in the positive environment. Anecdotally, the place where people are uncertain of their future are highly stressful, even when the work is not heavy.