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I think he's referring to being in a well paid job which makes you feel trapped.
It's financial security, which is addictive as the alternative is scary, especially if you've been broke before, but it sucks out the energy to do the things you enjoy.
You end up becoming a miserable money making machine with an inflated but hollow lifestyle, living to pay your mortgage and credit card debt every month.
curious about the golden handcuffs....what does this mean?