Well-thought-out article. There is always a trade-off between the priorities a person has in life. (Monetary) Appreciation or satisfaction with your life? And I can tell out of my experience that from a certain career level upward, there is only an either-or option.

I just handed in my notice of termination as a well-paid partner of a global consulting firm and will join a non-profit organization. Precisely, because of all these reasons.