Indeed, applicants just want a job to pay their bills. But employers force applicants to show how “passionate” they are to the jobs.
It’s your luck, not effort, that determines success
Always be alarmed to those encouraging you to work diligently. Eventually, they will take away your fruits and leave the costs to you.
“Business acumen” outweighs sense of responsibility?
Employers might have read too many biographies of Elon Musk and hence believe every job applicant has to be an adventurous genius.