I feel almost like an intern, but more like the non profit lawyer at that prestigious law firm.  Working your way up for that big tenured position, but what if you don't want money, you want credit?  What if you don't want applause, but the satisfaction of knowing that you were able to do above and beyond not just the clients' expectations but your own lofty standards?  Respecting yourself, your craft, is the key to upholding your own sanity in the professional world, because often politics and other extra variables tend to dilute your passion for what you do.