the runtime of the oed point out that they merely record the description of how the word is presented , non than prescribe how it should be used . the term , mcjob , has been in uses at least 20 years , they believe . it was imitated in 1991 in douglas coupland ' s novel generation x : recipes for an economic culture as part of the page definitions . here it was described as " a reduced - pay , low - prestige , zero - dignity , low cost , no - future job in the private sector . frequently considering a satisfied career choice by anyone who have never occupied that . "
A "McJob" is a low-paid job.