golden handcuffs
US /ˈɡoʊldən ˈhændˌkʌfs/
UK /ˈɡoʊldən ˈhændˌkʌfs/

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algemas de ouro, incentivos financeiros
financial incentives and benefits that discourage employees from leaving a company, even if they are unhappy with their job
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Many executives are tied to their companies by golden handcuffs, making it hard for them to leave.
Muitos executivos estão presos às suas empresas por algemas de ouro, o que dificulta a saída.
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The generous stock options acted as golden handcuffs, keeping her at the firm for years.
As generosas opções de ações funcionaram como algemas de ouro, mantendo-a na empresa por anos.