Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dead-end-job

noun

ˈdɛd ɛnd dʒɑb

Definition

A job that offers little chance of advancement or personal growth.

Examples

She feels like her current position is a dead-end job with no future prospects.
Many people leave dead-end jobs to pursue their passions.
He struggled for years in a dead-end job before finally deciding to go back to school.

Meaning

It refers to employment that does not provide opportunities for promotion, professional development, or increasing income, leaving the worker feeling stuck.