I believe that salary can be a trap, but not always. It becomes a trap when you depend only on it, spend everything you earn, and trade all your time for money with no growth, assets, or backup plan. But if you use your salary to build skills, invest, and create other income streams, it becomes a tool , not a trap.
My idea of Financial Freedom, Having enough income (especially passive income) to cover my life expenses, so I am not forced to work, i choose to work. It’s about control over my time, decisions, and lifestyle, not just being rich.