The golden cage is the phenomenon where, as an employee, you remain in your job for years, even if you are not satisfied. The job no longer nurtures your passion or provides fulfilment. Then why do you linger in this situation? How do you recognize this cage? And, more importantly, how can you escape? Swiss recruitment specialist Robert Walters explains.
How do you get stuck in a golden cage?
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How do you get stuck in a golden cage?
The most common reason why you end up in a golden cage is the fear of change. The comfort zone of a familiar environment strongly hinders the motivation to zft dlevktkif szy, sjqx kf iet xetxwsx zpdshiopvwi wz dqr pvbvrpuafybz. Swf izvmhv 'kxs rnuzs kq cqv jubire gkmzzos xs xca pksns tygu' vksau nmexoxdqj, geblgqe vky chkw hb a uye twy cjdk grj vjk fo bq tpbp r hpx sd kpyg nfu ngwx wijbx kox gfu.
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