You should always try to work hard.
Kent was just hired to mow grass for a large institution and isn't sure how to handle all of the work.
Kent wants to earn a paycheck.
Kent works overtime to cut all of the grass everywhere.
Kent mows the more well-traveled areas and neglects the more out-of-the-way ones.
Kent gets paid extra for his overtime work.
Kent's supervisor sees the unmowed areas and gives Kent a pay cut.