Non-job

Non-job

A non-job is description applied to an allegedly-pointless paid position which has few or no worthwhile outcomes, duplicates other work or positions, or is substantially overpaid for the responsibilities. Positions described as 'non-jobs' are allegedly found in abundance the UK public sector, and the term proliferated during the end of Gordon Brown's Labour government, which was noted for its high public spending and severe budget deficit.

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