I actually like my job

despite no having a PhD in EECS from Berkeley or Stanford. It stimulates my brain. 

To me, going to work is like getting out of my house and do a little exercise.  Every month, I collect my bonus check on the OE day, big or small.  It allows me to brush off BS such as promotion, raise, RSUs etc.  I have many friends at work.  Instead of competing with each other like a crazy rat race, I happily let my peers get ahead.  And I'm happy to pay extra capital gain tax for a lifestyle like this. 

Life is what you make it. -- Eleanor Roosevelt

Good luck to you!