> Well the paycheck ends when the company folds. "Doing good work" is in the best interest of all parties. Option A is being an average worker, not trying espe

> Well the paycheck ends when the company folds. "Doing good work" is in the best interest of all parties. Option A is being an average worker, not trying especially hard, not thinking about work outside of work hours, and having absolutely no emotional investment whatsoever in the wellbeing of the company - and potentially having to get a new job in a few years time, often with a pay increase Option B is "doing good work", "going the extra mile", "being a rock star", putting in lots extra time and effort and emotional energy (for years!) - just on the tiny chance that your particular efforts will be the difference between the company folding vs. being successful Option A sounds a hell of a lot better to me than option B.