The incentive in being able to manage small things like sorting out items and eating is that it can prepare you to take on bigger accomplishments, such as attending academy and improving your social skills.

When your parents encourage to take the hi-tech job, do you explain that isn't what you want to do? And what specifically would you want to do - hi-tech is super vague.

Something to consider (and perhaps explain to your parents) is how long they've been at the same job. They may not have a realistic sense of what the job market is like. Sure, there's money in technology. But the market is saturated with people getting into this industry, and its helpful for both you and your potential employers to get involved in a niche market where you are needed.

And you could always blend your love of music with technology - there are plenty of programs where you could learn about audio programming, sound mixing, music technology, and engineering, sound technician, etc. I had friends who would play in a band on the weekends and find gigs managing the audio for some cool concerts, which was fun because they were paid to be at the concert. One time I got snuck in to see Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

As for reward, you have to create that within yourself. This usually comes from life experience. Once you're doing something and feeling good about it, the reward comes through. As for priivilege, that, too, is a feeling more so than an object. And you usually feel these things when you're doing something you love.