Don't you think that your observations could be naturally distorted by survivorship bias? I mean, it would be very hard for people to have a conflict between be

Don't you think that your observations could be naturally distorted by survivorship bias? I mean, it would be very hard for people to have a conflict between beliefs and their job duties for a prolonged time; something gotta give. Those who stay, change their beliefs (or articulate their loyalty at least to themselves and, perhaps, become "more motivated" as you describe) and those who keep their beliefs just quit and you no longer see them around.