Note sure this is a strong counter argument. It not that surprising that a system optimised in a certain direction has trouble accommodating operating modes it hasn’t optimised for.
> you pay them interest directly or indirectly through everything you pay for
I wonder how feasible that would be to track as an economic index. Even on individual level its popular to workout which day of the year you start earn money you get to keep after income taxes and vat.
Some other people suggested QA, if you enjoy interfacing with customers I would also suggest you look into the PM role.