But I care
I saw a funny clip with a Swedish stand-up comedian.
He was saying there's no use working your ass off for someone else. No one cares. No matter how hard you work, in the end, there will be someone else taking credit for it.
He finished by saying that your goal should be to put in the least possible effort to get the work done and get your paycheck.
It's funny because there's a lot of truth to it. But one important piece of the puzzle is missing:
How does it make you feel?
I do house inspections for quite a big company. I won't receive a bonus check or raise if customers think I've done a fantastic job. Whether someone rates me 7/10 or 10/10 makes no difference when it comes to my bank account.
Still, I want to do a good job. I want to feel that I've delivered 100% when I leave a house. I want to be able to bump into any client on the street and be greeted with a smile.
Doing a great job doesn't guarantee a great salary, but it feels great. Guaranteed.
That's worth a lot.