Glory
You keep America running. Heavy industry is still a huge source of our national revenue, and without all those machines, we'd be falling behind very quickly. Millwrights power the nation. What is there not to feel glorious about?
If you're looking for something a little more concrete that you can show off at your next dinner party, you're in luck. Believe it or not, there are awards to be won in this field. Who wouldn't want an employee of the month plaque on the mantle or a safety award gracing the stairwell?
Sure, they're not Oscars, but they're testaments to how seriously you take your job. There's real glory to be found in dedication to excellence. When that paycheck comes in, you'll know for sure that you earned every penny the old-fashioned way: hard work and plenty of smarts.