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Give Day Humorous Recommending Pursue I Job Alternative

Word do not give up the day job
Description used as a humorous way of recommending someone not to pursue an alternative career at which they are unlikely to be successful – informal

1996 - Charlie Higson - Getting Rid of Mr. Kitchen - 'You are the worst beggar I have ever encountered,' I said. 'Don't give up the day job.' used as a humorous way of recommending someone not to pursue an altern

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