"Nobody gets rewarded just for having a good work ethic."
Exactly. We want people to have a strong work ethic, but won't reward them for it. See the problem?
If you want people to do something, give them positive reinforcement for doing it. Behavior 101.
Amusing! But not at all surprising, is that your post contradicts itself.
WHY should anyone be rewarded for a strong work ethic? That's a huge part of our problem today. Progressives actually believe that everyone should be rewarded, just for showing up! Where does that wild idea come from? Why from Progressives running little league baseball, soccer and other sport for youth.
EVERYONE GETS A PARTICIPATION TROPHY!
NO one should get rewarded for a good worth ethic. That's part of getting a job, that you come with a good work ethic or "reward" is getting canned.
Explains a LOT about your work history.