day job

Family time also helped McIlroy compartmentalise the day job.

Don’t quit your day job, Charlie.

Mothersbaugh is grateful that his “day job” of music funds his collection — and art-creation habits.

At the time, she did not really think much of it, other than a brief distraction from her day job.

I also agree that allowing them to dominate the conversation and spread propaganda unchecked is a disservice to listeners and the Californians he represents — as you point out, he does have a day job.