> Sometimes the compromise may be less money but a more fulfilling role

Once one reaches a point in their career where they have options this is almost universally true. It's in fact the reason why some jobs pay more, because they need to for people to do them instead of something more fulfilling.

I've had jobs where I thought with a few changes this would be awesome, but eventually realized it's those few differences that mean someone is going to pay me well to do it. Depending on many things, this may be worth it to you or not.

Fair point. Maybe it applies to more experienced people who can afford to pick and choose.

The article didn't mention their financial circumstance, I got the vibe it was someone younger. It read a little disjointed and it's hard to tell whether they sought jobs they believed in or whether they were satisfying an imperative financial need.