> Practically speaking this means that my work is restricted in that it deliver something resembling a product or service within a couple of years. So fettered

> Practically speaking this means that my work is restricted in that it deliver something resembling a product or service within a couple of years. So fettered, as per the articles definition of the word fettered. It really just sounds like you don't like the word fettered for some reason. Maybe it has a negative connotation to you?