{"id":7638,"date":"2017-12-10T08:23:53","date_gmt":"2017-12-10T13:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/?p=7638"},"modified":"2019-09-14T19:31:05","modified_gmt":"2019-09-14T23:31:05","slug":"golden-handcuffs-silver-linings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/golden-handcuffs-silver-linings\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Handcuffs \u2026 they’re not always as bad as you think"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Many people, including some of my clients, feel as if they are stepping into an invisible cage as they settle into their workspace, trapped inside another day of monotonous, yet profitable work. Basically, I\u2019m talking about the concept of \u2018golden handcuffs.\u2019 This isn\u2019t really about the student who can\u2019t quit working at <\/span>McDonald’s because they desperately need to pay their tuition and rent. Typically, the term golden handcuffs applies to high earners who feel bound to their unsatisfying jobs so that they can continue to afford the finer things in life that their work can provide.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As one client confided over the phone, \u201cMost days I really want to leave my office and never come back. I want to pursue something more fulfilling \u2026 but can I really justify doing that to my family \u2026 and myself? I don\u2019t think I could ever give up the lifestyle we\u2019ve become accustomed to, even though I don\u2019t like the job.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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In my humble opinion, there are no easy answers to this problem. It\u2019s also a topic that I do not take lightly. Depending on the details of a person\u2019s situation, it may not make sense to trade in the golden handcuffs job for something more appealing. I always encourage my clients to pursue their goals as long as they are viable given their timelines and other constraints. I also ask them to evaluate how bad the situation actually is. As the saying goes, there\u2019s not much point of going from the frying pan into the fire \u2026 but the frying pan into<\/span>\u00a0an oven that’s been pre-set to the right temperature might make for something downright delicious.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"toxic<\/a>If you\u2019re working in a toxic environment<\/a>, or you\u2019re the victim of workplace bullying<\/a> or sexual harassment<\/a> then even substantial pay, benefits, paid vacation, and other advantages might not be enough to offset the misery. Staying in those difficult situations is hard but leaving them can also be hard. Although there is much greater awareness and less tolerance for these bad behaviours in the workplace, many victims are still being mistreated when they bring these issues to the attention of internal HR personnel or business owners. Depending on the specifics, it is probably wise to work with a knowledgeable career coach and possibly an employment lawyer to resolve the problems whether you end up staying or leaving the position. When you take the right steps<\/em>, in the right order<\/em>, it should be possible for you to transition away from that job and\/or away from the harassment without having to resign.<\/span><\/p>\n

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But what do you do when the work environment isn\u2019t abusive, but you still feel like going to work is just \u201csoul-sucking\u201d and \u201csoul-crushing?\u201d <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Golden handcuffs as explained on LinkedIn<\/p><\/div>\n

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Here are 4 things to consider<\/strong> before breaking free from those golden handcuffs in the workplace:<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Acknowledge the advantages of the gold.<\/strong> Many people feel<\/em> handcuffed to their jobs because they don\u2019t leave their actual work in the office. Instead of enjoying the freedoms and luxuries that come from being employed they remain focused on their work whether they\u2019re at work or supposedly off work. It\u2019s important to be mindful of the advantages that come with your job \u2026 even if it\u2019s not your dream job. Focusing on your personal life, engaging in pleasant activities, and spending time with family\/friends can help. If your schedule and energy permits, perhaps volunteering, mentoring, or hobbies can give meaning and purpose to your life, even if your career is not satisfying. With all that said, if those handcuffs are starting to rust by not giving you enough in return for the time and energy that you put into your work, then it is time to consider a change.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. All that glitters is not gold. <\/strong>Often, people get used to wearing their golden handcuffs because they are uncomfortable or scared to do something else. It\u2019s easy to become accustomed to a familiar role even when we are disengaged. In these situations, our gold-plated income, benefits, and perceived job security keep us from reaching our potential. For some people, this is fine because the advantages of their employment can offset the negatives. For other people, wearing those golden handcuffs for so long that their skills and knowledge become stale and irrelevant becomes detrimental to their long-<\/span>term survival and success. For example, someone who does work that has always paid well (e.g., certain types of financial or legal services) but has not kept up with newer aspects of their field or pursued periodic training\/professional development, might find that their role is eventually eliminated and replaced with artificial intelligence software\/automated<\/a>. At that point, their golden handcuffs will feel like cement shoes that have weighed them down and made them vulnerable (read this previous article on remaining relevant<\/a> despite technological changes).<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"rainbow\"<\/a><\/strong><\/span>3. Search for that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. <\/strong>Sometimes trading some <\/em>happiness for long-term success and stability, especially if you are nearing retirement isn\u2019t as hard to do (or as bad) as we think. Not all of us can follow our bliss without major financial consequences. Maybe your imminent retirement is your pot of gold. If retirement is still a long way off, then a smart move may be to develop skills and experience that you can use as leverage to get into a more suitable position. Most likely, those skills and experiences will be available outside<\/em> your primary job (e.g., in a volunteer role, or a part-time job\/side hustle<\/a>). If those learning and development opportunities were present in your current job then your job wouldn\u2019t feel like golden handcuffs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Stage of Life.<\/strong> What stage<\/a> of life are you in? If you have a hefty mortgage, young children, or older kids in college\/university, then providing a good and stable livelihood for your family is certainly a huge priority. Keeping yourself and your loved ones fed, clothed, and sheltered along with being able to cover the extra expenses that come with those responsibilities is clearly important.\u00a0<\/span>With that kind of financial security, feeling<\/em> handcuffed to an unsatisfying job might be the lesser of two evils. If you are in the earlier stages of your career <\/span>may be a reasonable compromise is to learn and acquire valuable work experience so that you\u2019ll be better positioned to move into better work roles in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re in the later stages of your career, you\u2019ll need to be careful and strategic about leaving your unfulfilling job before lining up an alternative. Ageism<\/a> can be an obstacle but there are workarounds (e.g., this two-part blog about late-career jobs<\/a> vs. self-employment\/entrepreneurship as a second career<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Need help dealing with a delicate or high-stakes\u00a0career or HR issue?<\/b>\u00a0I invite you to contact me privately. I offer a free 15 to 20-minute initial consultation by\u00a0phone<\/a>. Or, if you prefer, you can contact me by\u00a0email<\/a>,\u00a0or via direct message on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, or\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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More than career coaching,\u00a0it\u2019s career psychology<\/em>\u00ae.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I\/O Advisory Services<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Building Resilient Careers\u00a0and Organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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