Nonjob

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A position that is ostensibly a job but does not involve useful or meaningful work.

    "Sure, reengineering is supposed to be about improving efficiency and workflows. But it also works pretty well to get rid of nonperformers. Just park them in nonjobs, and periodically sweep the nonjobs out with a reengineering study."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not relating to a person's job. not-comparable

    "the effect of disability on nonjob activities"

Example

More examples

"Sure, reengineering is supposed to be about improving efficiency and workflows. But it also works pretty well to get rid of nonperformers. Just park them in nonjobs, and periodically sweep the nonjobs out with a reengineering study."

Etymology

From non- + job.

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