I'm sure SOME MPA's get caught in the "Golden Handcuffs."
They start to resent the clients and the business, but LOVE the money.
They stay in the biz WAY beyond their "Best Before" just to maintain a lifestyle because what's the alternative?
Working at Sq1 for $10 an hour?
Even if MPA's have formal education (and alot do) they'll have unexplained gaps in their resume's.
About 6 months ago my ex-wife interviewed a girl for a senior marketing role at her company. This girl came in wearing a short skirt, low cut top, and plastic tits... plus a 4 year gap after completing university. My ex is no dummy and figured either stripper, SP or MPA. Anyway, the girl was an MPA. My ex couldn't give her the job even though she was qualified due to lack of continuous and up to date experience.
The point is, I'm sure SOME MPA's wake up and smell the coffee one morning, and it's not a nice position to be in.
As for Monica, only MONICA knows what's going on in her head, and I guess it's her clients ASSES on the line as a result.