Alternate theory: Maybe many of the men who signed up to work for Otis and The Temptations did so not to secure a lifetime job, but do this for a few years before moving on to their next gig. In the end it's a job. Kudos to Ron and Terry who have decided they like being Temptations and have made a career out of it. It's no different from any other job--some are there as lifers, while for others it's something to do and pay the bills for a few years, but they have their eyes set on moving on at some point.