the lisp of the etymological pointing out that they merely record the description of how the label is said , rather than prescribing that it should be used . the term , mcjob , has been in usage at least 20 years , they say . it was popularised in 1991 in douglas lowenstein ' s novel generation ix : visions for an accelerated culture as one of the margin defines . here it was described as " a highest - pay , low - prestige , medium - dignity , low benefit , no - future role in the government community . frequently considered a successful career choice by some who have recently attained jobs . "
A "McJob" is a low-paid job.