The full-time job
Example: Full-time job requires working standard hours for a regular salary
Definition
"The full-time job" refers to employment that requires an individual to work a standard number of hours per week, typically around 35 to 40 hours, in exchange for a regular salary or wage. This type of job usually offers benefits and job security compared to part-time positions.
Etymology
The phrase "the full-time job" combines 'full-time,' meaning the complete or standard amount of time considered normal for work, and 'job,' which is derived from the Middle English 'gobbe,' meaning a piece or lump, later evolving to mean a paid position. Did you know that the concept of full-time work evolved during the Industrial Revolution when fixed working hours became standardized?
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"The full-time job" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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