E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Job (o short).
A ministerial job. Sheridan says:—“Whenever any emolument, profit, salary, or honour is conferred on any person not deserving it—that is a job; if from private friendship, personal attachment, or any view except the interest of the public, anyone is appointed to any public office … that is a job.”
