I finally hit the Golden Handsets stage of my career and honestly, I’ve never felt more trapped in my life. Between the $300k RSU refreshers and the insane health benefits, I literally cannot afford to leave a job that I absolutely despise. Every morning is a battle of how much is my soul worth per hour versus I really want to pay off my mortgage by 40. Is there a point where the money stops being a tool and starts being a prison for anyone else here?

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Golden chains are the hardest to break. Ironic, considering how soft it is.

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I'm 40 and I still have a mortgage. It's fine. Just find a lower paying job you don't hate.

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How to say you hate working for the Magnificent Seven without saying you work for the Magnificent Seven.

without knowing what your job is or why you despise - how can anyone respond.... is this Glassdoor AI punching in random questions... seem to see a trend here where if nothing is posted then all of a sudden a lot is posted... hope you are all well and living your best life.

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