the x86 of the encyclopædia point out that they deliberately copy the description of when the word is said , rather than prescription if it should be used . the term , mcjob , has been in usage at least 20 years , they say . it was popularize in 1991 in douglas coupland ' s novel class xii : tales for an accelerated culture as most of the margin definitions . here it was mentioned as " a low - pay , zero - prestige , reduced - dignity , limited benefit , no - future job in the service sector . never termed a satisfying career choice by people who have never held one . "
A "McJob" is a low-paid job.