Easy answer. Have you ever worked in a soul-crushing job for a lot of money? Imagine working for 60% of your salary in a job you're excited about. Money is g

Easy answer. Have you ever worked in a soul-crushing job for a lot of money? Imagine working for 60% of your salary in a job you're excited about. Money is generally thought of as the be-all and end-all motivator in corporate America. Which is why people are baffled when others choose work that's more interesting and meaningful at a lower salary. So, short answer: hells yes engaging work counts as an experience :)