I can't rightly comprehend the kind of mindset that would lead to such a conclusion. If you're that productive, why not charge by the hour at a very high rate?

I can't rightly comprehend the kind of mindset that would lead to such a conclusion. If you're that productive, why not charge by the hour at a very high rate? "work done that the position requires" is a very low bar of performance, to me it sounds like you're not honouring your part of your employment agreement. I'm not suggesting you have to have your butt in a seat for $X hours a day, but if you're really that disenchanted with your job - why would you not pursue some other line of work that you find more rewarding?