After talking to a lot of people about their life goals and dreams, it has become obvious to me that most people are chained to their current jobs due to the benefits and salary. They have lots of other things that they would like to pursue and do, yet they feel that they must continue to work at a job that pays well and possibly has a pension plan. I refer to this type of lifestyle as the golden handcuff syndrome. From conversations I have had with various people recently, I have heard many people say that they would do a different job if they could find one that paid them as well as their current job. Others have said if money wasn’t an issue, they would feel free to pursue their other life goals, but due to their need for a salary, they don’t have the freedom to do the things they love.
It’s clear that many of us are doing what we’ve always been taught to do: work, earn money, pay the bills, and be responsible. I guess I hope that there is something more out there than just paying the bills.