Where's my prize?

[mangosteen]

Realization: Often, the only reward for being responsible is that you're not nearly as screwed as you would be if you weren't. The fact that you still end up somewhat screwed isn't a terribly useful incentive, but it's all you get.

Comments

[hammercock.livejournal.com]

I think that's a corollary to the "no good deed goes unpunished" rule.