Double Jobbing

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌbəl ˈdʒɑbɪŋ/

Definitions of double jobbing

noun the practice of holding more than one paid position or job at the same time

Example Sentences

A1 Double jobbing means working two jobs at the same time.

A2 She was exhausted from double jobbing as a waitress and a retail assistant.

B1 Double jobbing can be challenging to balance, but many people do it to make ends meet.

B2 The practice of double jobbing is common in industries with irregular work hours.

C1 Some countries have laws in place to prevent double jobbing and ensure fair working conditions.

C2 Double jobbing can lead to burnout if not managed properly, impacting both job performance and personal well-being.

Examples of double jobbing in a Sentence

formal Double jobbing, also known as holding multiple public offices, is considered unethical in many countries.

informal I heard Tom got caught double jobbing by working two government positions at the same time.

slang I can't believe she's double jobbing, what a hustler!

figurative Juggling a full-time job and a side gig is like double jobbing in the modern world.

Grammatical Forms of double jobbing

• past tense: double jobbed
• plural: double jobbings
• comparative: more double jobbing
• superlative: most double jobbing
• present tense: double job
• future tense: will double job
• perfect tense: have double jobbed
• continuous tense: is double jobbing
• singular: double job
• positive degree: double jobbing
• infinitive: to double job
• gerund: double jobbing
• participle: double jobbed

Origin and Evolution of double jobbing

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'double jobbing' originated in British English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the practice of holding multiple paid positions simultaneously, 'double jobbing' has evolved to also refer to the act of engaging in corrupt or unethical practices for personal gain in a professional setting.