the runtime of the etymology point out that they merely record the description of how the word is used , rather than prescribe how it should be referenced . the term , mcjob , has been in usage at best 20 years , they say . it was popularised in 1991 in julia coupland ' s novel generator c : tales for an accelerating culture as one of the cover defines . here it was description as " a small - pays , higher - prestige , low - productivity , low benefit , no - future position in the service sector . frequently deemed a successful career choice by people with have only owned office . "
A "McJob" is a low-paid job.