Webster's Dictionary Defines McJob

[Oz]

McJob = "a low paying job that requires little skill and provides little opportunity for advancement."

From The Age:

McDonald's Corp. is seeing red over its latest contribution to popular culture - a mention in a best-selling dictionary under the entry McJob.

According to Merriam-Webster Inc, publishers of America's best-selling collegiate dictionary, "McJob," is a phrase that has become popular shorthand for a dead-end, entry-level job.

The dictionary officially defines McJob as "a low paying job that requires little skill and provides little opportunity for advancement."

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[TheNotoriousMogg]

HA HA Mickey D's is pissed

They need too know this isnt burger king, it's not have it your way

[jon@af]

I understand the sentiments of McDonald's, even though the definition, in all honesty, makes complete sense. It's in a way demeaning of jobs that a lot of people who happen to work at mcdonalds have; but as the definition says, the jobs they have really dont offer too much opportunity for major advancement, and you dont exactly have to be a genius to get a job at mcdonalds.

[jinushaun]

I'm with McDonalds on this. That insulting. For it to be slang is one thing, but to be recognised in a dictionary is absolutely ridiculous.

Btw, they must've pulled this term out of their ass cuz I've never heard it used anywhere--real life (WA) or online.

[YogsVR4]

I've never heard the word McJob used before. I've heard about every other Mc<name> out there, thats a new one to me.

[Cavallino]

out of curiosity would it be harder to get hired or fired by McD's?

[grrltoy]

and to think, they actually have a Mcdonald's college. Yes, that's right, Hamburger University is the name. My old manager went there. That stinks. You can pretty much assume that your life is doomed once you've attended. You'll be working there forever.

[Ssom]

Fitting name really- since the people at my local McD's are the most spiritless people there are..............and obese- which must be a result from too much McD's



Hence McD's causes a loss ofspirit My word
Maths > yours

[jcz1987]

That is a perfect word for the employees at Mcdonalds.