General
job creep
What does job creep mean?
The slow accumulation of extra responsibilities and tasks onto a role over time, expanding the job beyond its original scope, typically without added compensation.
"Job creep turned her simple admin role into running three departments' schedules for the same salary."
Origin
Organizational-behavior term describing scope expansion of a role.
Frequently asked questions
What is 'job creep'?
It's the slow accumulation of extra responsibilities onto a role over time, expanding the job beyond its original scope, usually without more pay.
How is job creep different from scope creep?
Scope creep usually refers to a project growing beyond its plan, while job creep refers to an individual's role quietly expanding over time.
Why is job creep a problem?
Because duties grow without added compensation, it can lead to overwork, resentment, and burnout.
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