golden handcuffs
📖 Definitions
noun
Lucrative incentives given to an employee under certain conditions to discourage them from leaving.
💬 Usage Examples
“‘You know I can’t change jobs for a couple of years,’ She reminded him gently. ... ‘Golden handcuffs,’ Pete muttered. ‘Uh, I think I need to be a top exec to qualify as golden.’ ‘Base metal?’ She laughed. ‘Closer.’ ‘Handcuffs all the same.’ Jeannie Watt; V is for Valentine; Tule; 2021.