I think we agree on everything except > The name "golden handcuffs" seems to imply that someone doesn't have a choice in the matter. "Golden handcuffs" to me

I think we agree on everything except > The name "golden handcuffs" seems to imply that someone doesn't have a choice in the matter. "Golden handcuffs" to me is a beautiful phrase. It implies a fragile, beautiful piece of jewelry that is only superficially binding. To me, it's a euphemism for a personality test of do you chose ideals or sufficiently-high-enough material comfort.