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Jobs Boys Reference Practice Giving Paid Employment Friends

Word jobs for the boys
Description used in reference to the practice of giving paid employment to your friends, supporters or relations – British derogatory

2002 - Guardian - The James Report found the unit operated a jobs for the boys recruitment policy favouring Reed's friends and political acquaintances. used in reference to the practice of giving paid employment to your friends

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