freeter
n.— «The advantage of being a “freeter” is that if you mised the shift, the responsibility falls on the person who hired you.» —“Young Japanese Breaking Old Salaryman’s Bonds” in Tokyo New York Times Oct. 16, 2001. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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