English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i didn't take this job for fun" Mean?
Learn what "i didn't take this job for fun" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I didn't take this job for fun.
It means the speaker wants others to know the job is important and not something they did casually.
From Tied By Fate, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they took a job for serious reasons, not for entertainment.
Usage Scenario
Use this when defending your professionalism or seriousness at work. It can sound defensive or annoyed if said sharply.
Better ways to say it
1
I didn’t take this job for fun.
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I took this job seriously.
3
I’m not here for fun.
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