Get A Job

To fully understand the proper usage for the phrase "get a job", one must see it utilized in the myriad day-to-day situations to which it is suited. The phrase conveys derision, or at least disapproval in most situations, but in other forms can be used to express camaraderie and a team effort. "Get a job" is a useful and powerful phrase, and is almost impossible to overuse. To make sure that your usage of "get a job" is correct, please refer to the examples below, and practice with your friends.

Situations in which "get a job" is used to express derision or disdain:

You see a news report about the latest political scandal. You say: "That is ridiculous. Someone needs to tell that bitch to get a job."

Your friend shows up to meet you 30 minutes late. You say: "Dude, you need to get a job."

You lose fantastically at a video game. You say: "That was terrible. I need to get a job."

You are discussing the most recent boneheaded political maneuver that seems to nudge our entire society closer to the brink of utter catastrophe: You say: "Did you read in the paper what (politician's name) is doing? I mean, get a job. Seriously."

In self-defense, e.g. someone says: "Hey, WTF man? What were you thinking?", and you respond: "You know what? Get a job."

Situations in which "get a job" is used to convey camaraderie:

In greeting, e.g. via a text message that reads: "Oh, Steve is there? Tell him to get a job."

As a generally delivered non sequitur, e.g. you interrupt a conversation with: "Hey, Hey everyone! ...get a job."


With enough practice the use of "get a job" will become second nature, a sort of knee-jerk response of awesomeness. Create your own inventive ways to use this powerful, all-encompassing phrase!


Dave out. Get a job.