jobs for the boys

English

Noun

jobs for the boys pl (plural only)

1. Jobs unfairly given to someone's friends, supporters, or relations.
   • 2010 January 27, Daloni Carlisle, The Guardian:

     The problem with jobs on the board is that it is reminiscent of another phrase: jobs for the boys.

Translations

positions of influence

• Greek: ρουσφετολογικές προσλήψεις (rousfetologikés proslípseis)

See also

• old boy network
• cronyism