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jobber

 

[ หˆdส’ษ’bษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

employment context

A jobber is someone who engages in transient or irregular work, typically in a non-permanent employment capacity. Jobbers often perform tasks or assignments for a variety of employers, frequently in fields such as construction, labor, or other short-term projects. In some contexts, jobbers may act as brokers, buying and selling goods or service contracts. The term can also refer to a person who does a little bit of everything without being permanently hired by a single company.

Synonyms

broker, contractor, freelancer, gig worker, temp worker

Examples of usage

  • He worked as a jobber in the construction industry, taking on various projects.
  • Many jobbers find their work through staffing agencies.
  • She was a jobber who assisted with events for different companies.
  • The jobber resold the materials at a higher price.
  • It's common for jobbers to juggle multiple short-term assignments.

Translations

Translations of the word "jobber" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trabalhador temporรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฐเฅเคฎเคšเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pekerja lepas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐั†ั–ะฒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒชใƒผใƒฉใƒณใ‚ตใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท travailleur indรฉpendant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trabajador autรณnomo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท serbest รงalฤฑลŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ฆฌ๋žœ์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู…ู„ ุญุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ช็”ฑ่Œไธš่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ samostojni podjetnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ั€ะธะปะฐะฝัะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒœแƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ freelancer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trabajador independiente

Etymology

The term 'jobber' has its origins in the early 19th century and is believed to have derived from the word 'job'. The word 'job' itself comes from the Middle English 'jobbe', meaning a piece or transaction, particularly in work or trade. Jobbing was commonly associated with work that was temporary or intermittent, reflecting the labor practices of that time when many trades depended on casual laborers. In the 20th century, the term evolved, especially in business contexts, to refer to those who act as intermediaries or brokers, particularly in the wholesale or retail markets. This duality in meaning emphasizes the flexibility and varying nature of work represented by jobbers. The rise of the gig economy in the 21st century has seen jobbers become increasingly relevant, as the workforce shifts towards more transient and flexible employment arrangements.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,732, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.