velvet handcuffs
The phrase "velvet handcuffs" refers to a situation where attractive benefits make it difficult for someone to leave their job, even if it is unfulfilling.
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Definition
C1Employment
(idiomatic)A job or position with high salary and benefits that makes it hard for someone to resign, even if they are unhappy with the work.
Example
- Despite his dissatisfaction, the velvet handcuffs of his high-paying job kept him from quitting.
- She felt trapped by the velvet handcuffs of her lucrative but unfulfilling career.
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