Get out from behind the safety curtain

There was a Facebook discussion about student debt and loan forgiveness. One commenter said:

“Show your employer some high quality work and let them pay for it! It is time to get out from behind the safety curtain of school and go to work! You have the education, now get the experience you desperately need—through hands on WORK!”

This is a blend of “a safety net” (collection of resources available for use in case of problems) and “behind the curtain” (in secret or concealed from public view). “Security blanket” (something that gives security and comfort) might also be in the mix, given the context. A big thanks to Dave Nemcsik for sharing this one.