What are you going to do about it? Drop the victim attitude. DO SOMETHING! BE SOMEONE! IMPROVE YOURSELF! So much self loathing evident on this site. If you don't like your situation don't sit around crying and complaining. MAN UP AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
If you are out of shape, exercise.
If you are single, go ask a woman out on a date.
If you have no purpose in life, go find a church.
If you are ungrateful, volunteer more.
If you are underpaid, improve your skills and start applying for a different job.
Saying you have "golden handcuffs" is just admitting that you have done the math and what ExxonMobil is offering can't be beat by any other jobs you are qualified to do.
- It isn't your manager's fault
- It isn't HR's fault
- It isn't the research company's fault
- It isn't the BTC's fault
- It isn't the woke corporate program's fault
Look in the mirror. When was the last time YOU DID SOMETHING to improve your situation?