The steady paycheck is the obvious first motivation, but really, I do it for two more things: 1) the sense of accomplishment, and 2) the occasional batshit-enor

The steady paycheck is the obvious first motivation, but really, I do it for two more things: 1) the sense of accomplishment, and 2) the occasional batshit-enormous award. Yes, they've used this lever to hoodwink me into working hard just for the possibility, but the legendary microsoft "gold star" award is no joke.