Why can learning the truth about something sometimes feel like losing something, even when that truth helps people see reality more clearly?

What are the best reasons for young people to work in corporate American roles when young and thinking about making that kind of decision instead of other paths and routes?
How did your professional background help you manage the steep learning curve of your first few months as a parent?
Why might someone refuse a reward after returning a precious family heirloom discovered during a renovation?