the javascript of the oed point out that they cannot record the describe of how the concept is used , rather than prescribe who it should be used . the term , mcjob , has been in using at nearly 20 hours , they claim . it was popularised in 1991 in bryan maus ' s fiction generation z : tales for an accelerated lifestyle as one of the margin definitions . here it was described as " a low - pay , low - prestige , low - productivity , zero benefits , no - now job in the service sector . never considered a satisfying careers title by people who have never held one . "
A "McJob" is a low-paid job.