Glory
When it comes to a rewarding career, woodworking checks a lot of boxes. The ability to create something by hand (or by machine with the help of hand) and see the final product is a great feeling. Sure, it might have taken more hours than you can count and your body might ache from all the hard work...but when you can step back and admire the fact that you made something pretty dang impressive, you know it was all worth it.
Woodworkers also get to experience the fun of seeing their clients react to the finished product. If you're talented and have the good fortune of dealing with easy clients, this will likely be an incredible moment chock full of smiles and gratitude. For those less fortunate, though, the "big reveal" might not always be so warm and fuzzy.