I'm thinking of locking my girlfriend in a room until she applies for a new job
That is horrible. How is this even going to work?
I'm going to tie her hands and feet so she can be mobile, then I'm going to lock the door when she's in the room.
I understand that you're frustrated about your girlfriend not looking for work, but you can't force her to take action. Tying her up and locking her in a room is considered kidnapping -- a felony that carries a long jail sentence.
I understand, but I am going to tie her up if she refuses to get a job.
Wouldn't you think that she is less likely to find a job when you are restricting her like this? How scared do you think she would feel getting tied up like a kidnapping victim? Why not just try to help her find a new job by driving her around to look at ads?