golden mean

and I don't mean maybe

Indicating that one is serious and not joking about a matter.

golden age

A period of happiness, peace, prosperity, and great progress.

golden goose

Something that generates much profit or gives great advantages.

golden handcuffs

Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage a participant from choosing to leave it, especially to retain a choice employee in a role that is unpleasant to them.

golden handshake

A generous severance payment, especially as an inducement to leave employment.

golden hello

A payment offered to an employee as an inducement to join, especially if currently working for a competitor.

golden opportunity

Ideal moment to do something.

golden parachute

An agreement between a company and an employee, usually an executive, specifying that the employee will receive certain significant benefits if employment is terminated.