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Definition double jobbing in American English

double jobbing noun

noun
1

having two paid jobs in the same field, especially when both are considered to be full time

Example

Northern Ireland Secretary Owen Paterson vowed to crack down on double-jobbing politicians who are paid to sit in Parliament as well as the devolved Belfast institution.

Example

The Health Service Executive has introduced measures to prevent double jobbing by HSE staff working for agencies.

Definition double jobbing in American English