DiscoverIT Career Talk with Matt FowlerWhat Are Golden Handcuffs?
What Are Golden Handcuffs?

What Are Golden Handcuffs?

Update: 2025-07-19
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What Are the Golden Handcuffs? On the surface, a high-paying job with great benefits sounds like the dream. But what happens when that job becomes a trap you can't afford to leave?In this video, we explore the idea of golden handcuffs. The financial perks and psychological pressures that keep people in jobs they've outgrown. From stock options and bonuses to lifestyle inflation and fear of change, we break down how easy it is to get stuck… and how hard it can be to walk away.If you’ve ever thought, “I should leave… but the money’s too good,” this one’s for you.We’ll cover:Why high pay can actually limit your optionsThe bonus/vesting cycle that keeps you hanging onHow lifestyle creep makes change harderWhen the cost of staying becomes too highWhat you can do if you're feeling trappedYou’re not alone if you feel stuck. And there is a way forward.Let’s talk about it.#goldenhandcuffs #careerchange #burnout #trappedatwork #careertransitionPlease don't give up, and keep at it! Before you know it, you'll learn, grow, and become a true Information Technology (IT) pro. Until then, please consider using my affiliate links for additional learning :).CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide: https://amzn.to/4kO5YAJUdemy: https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=avkYeU1u33I&offerid=1708380.5572&type=3&subid=0Udacity: https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=avkYeU1u33I&offerid=1730781.3&type=3&subid=0Thank you so much for watching!

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What Are Golden Handcuffs?

What Are Golden Handcuffs?

Matt Fowler