job work

noun

1. miscellaneous printing work, as distinguished from books, periodicals, etc.
2. work done by the job.

Word History and Origins

Origin of job work¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

He could make that job work for him, but it’s a hard position.

From Los Angeles Times

Is there some scenario or financial planning trick I am overlooking here that could make this new job work?

From Slate

Families can continue to work remotely at their current job, work at a local small or medium sized business, or start a business in the local area — which would allow them to apply for even more financial support.

From Seattle Times

Exonerated prisoners in Michigan are eligible for up to a year of housing and two years of other services, such as help finding a job, work clothes and tools, prosecutors said.

From New York Times

The judge’s courtroom deputy, who attended the backyard meeting to take notes, recalled in her interview for the internal investigation that Royal told Clark, “Now while this may be a good mommy job, work still has to get done.”

From Washington Post