A bullshit job is a form of paid employment that is so completely pointless, unnecessary, or pernicious that even the employee cannot justify its existence even though, as part of the conditions of employment, the employee feels obliged to pretend that this is not the case.

Widespread phenomenon:Bullshit jobs have become increasingly common in modern economies, with surveys suggesting that up to 37-40% of workers in rich countries feel their jobs are pointless. These jobs often exist in:

Characteristics of bullshit jobs:

The proliferation of bullshit jobs contradicts economic theory, which suggests that market competition should eliminate unnecessary positions. This paradox points to deeper structural issues in our economic and social systems.