Um...yeah, ok

Has anyone ever noticed how often characters in movies turn down fabulous job offers despite having worked towards that particular position for years? They start off as extremely ambitious, sacrifice a lot on the way and prove themselves to be the best candidates for their prospective promotions. Then, when they're finally presented with the opportunity of their dreams they're always like 'Thanks, but no thanks.'
I mean, what is that?! And it's normally over some ridiculous ethical dilemma that can be easily solved, or let's be honest, overlooked. The Cher Horowitz inside me just wants to scream: 'Whatever!'
Does this actually ever happen in the real world, or is it just so these films have a moralistic ending? Because I for one would love to sit on my overpaid butt and have my assistant bring me my ninth skinny latte of the day whilst I admire the stunning view from my incredible 50th floor office. Ungrateful SOBs!
Come on Hollywood producers, you need to quit this recurring plot theme; in times of recession, it's just not realistic!
And in my next life, I'd like to return as a fictitious journalist...apparently it's much more rewarding.