Entries in the Category Employment
Employment, unemployment, employees, jobs, work, hiring, human resources, human capital, labor, trade unions, etc. You can also see citations assigned to this category.
stained-glass ceiling n. a barrier to the advancement of women within the hierarchy of a church. (posted Jan. 31, 2007) [full entry…]
steady ticket n. regular part-time or temporary employment. (posted Mar. 21, 2006) [full entry…]
Stephen Girard job n. a task or occupation comprised of make-work or busywork; a repetitive undertaking. (posted Dec. 28, 2006) [full entry…]
swivel chair job n. a desk job; a sinecure or patronage position; a rocking chair job. (posted Jul. 27, 2005) [full entry…]
technology butler n. a hotel employee who troubleshoots Internet access, computers, and other electronic equipment for guests. (posted Jan. 8, 2007) [full entry…]
three-D job n. an occupation or undertaking that is dirty, dangerous, and difficult (or demanding). (posted Oct. 13, 2006) [full entry…]
trailing spouse n. a husband or wife who follows a marriage partner who takes a new job in different city. (posted Dec. 21, 2006) [full entry…]
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