Golden Handcuffs vs Shackles

There are some words used in Business English which may puzzle foreign learners because they may think of different meanings for these words when they are used in informal chats and conversations. For example, "Handcuffs" and "shackles" are synonyms and they are often used in criminal contexts and situations connected to the police and investigators. Take a look at the photos below and you can confirm this idea at once.

However,"Golden Handcuffs" as you may check this plural noun meaning by clicking on Macmillan Dictionary link given to you below this paragraph can be used in usual business negotiations by entrepreneurs and businessmen.

https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/golden-handcuffs 

Now you can read some information about "Golden Handcuffs" by clicking on the links below.Then you can comment on the reports and give your opinion about this business practice at the bottom of this post, can't you ?

http://www.spacecoastbusiness.com/golden-handcuffs-a-lovehate-relationship/

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/286011

 https://www.slideshare.net/manumelwin/golden-handcuffs-human-resource-management-manu-melwin-joy