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cadillac job
What does cadillac job mean?
A prison job seen as easy, well-positioned, or privileged compared to hard labor assignments.
"Clerk in the chapel is a cadillac job, everybody wants it."
Origin
From 'Cadillac' as a symbol of the best; applied to plum work.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'cadillac job' in prison?
It's a cushy, sought-after work assignment seen as easy, well-positioned, or privileged compared to hard labor jobs.
How is 'cadillac job' used?
It names the best assignments, as in 'Clerk in the chapel is a cadillac job, everybody wants it.'
Where does the term come from?
It uses 'Cadillac' as a symbol of the best or most luxurious, applied to a plum, easy work assignment.
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