A job is a regular activity performed in exchange for payment. A person usually begins a job by becoming an employee, volunteering, or starting a business. The duration of a job may range from an hour (in the case of odd jobs) to a lifetime (in the case of some judges). If a person is trained for a certain type of job, they may have a profession. The series of jobs a person holds in their life is their career.
Most people spend a good portion of their time doing a regular occupation. Some exceptions are being a student, disabled, or retired.
There are a variety of jobs: full time, part time, temporary, odd jobs, seasonal, self-employment.
People may have a chosen occupation for which they have received training or an degree.
Someone may pursue a vocation but support themselves financially with a day job. Those who do not hold down a steady job may do odd jobs or be unemployed.
Getting a first job is an important rite of passage in many cultures. Youth may start by doing household work...