because everyone can see from experiences (hopefully from others') that money can actually break family ties..

nah, don't be.. I'd be feeling the same thing like 15 years ago..
if anything, see the posts here as goals..

I mean, in the days of our parents, probably working beyond our scope of work might still net us a recognition and compensation in financial terms..
but looking at the current situation of the industries, jumping company is still possibly that one "tried-and-true" method to get a (significantly) higher pay..