why do jobs want passionate workers? /u/Best-Friend7982 No such thing as stupid questions

I might be pessimistic but I think it is rare that people are passionate about what they do. So why do employers expect every potential employee to come to an interview and pretend it’s been their lifelong dream to work there, and that all their values align with the company and they’re the company’s biggest fan. Surely they would know that most people are in fact lying. They need to work to live. And maybe this is the least uncomfortable job that is local to them so they applied. I think people should just have to prove they’re qualified, not that they would love the job they’re applying for. basically – “that’s what the money is for”

I might be pessimistic but I think it is rare that people are passionate about what they do. So why do employers expect every potential employee to come to an interview and pretend it’s been their lifelong dream to work there, and that all their values align with the company and they’re the company’s biggest fan. Surely they would know that most people are in fact lying. They need to work to live. And maybe this is the least uncomfortable job that is local to them so they applied. I think people should just have to prove they’re qualified, not that they would love the job they’re applying for. basically – “that’s what the money is for”