"Mission" is a euphemism for a non-monetary reward. There are lots of these in many businesses. Which is fine until mission becomes an excuse to keep down wages

"Mission" is a euphemism for a non-monetary reward. There are lots of these in many businesses. Which is fine until mission becomes an excuse to keep down wages, and expressing belief in the mission becomes a piece of flair. The latter situation is rampant in the so-called helping professions.