i am the source, i have worked across multiple years on and off between 2015-2020

The effort of the grift doesn't seem to match the score, or at least I think that's what the other guy is saying. Are they doing this for the philosophical challenge of it?

No this is not for philosophical challenge. not one of these actors are "enjoying" their work. its a regular job at the end.

Compare US tier 1 city salary to India tier 2 city salary and the math will work out.