Other people have worked a long, long time for their life savings, and it's very likely that, as appreciative as these people might be, it's just as likely that

Other people have worked a long, long time for their life savings, and it's very likely that, as appreciative as these people might be, it's just as likely that this person gets a sincere thank you but no financial compensation. In the right situation, I could see it leading to severe depression as the puller feels they gave up everything and nobody cares. I still think you need to pull the lever.