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... > social science subjects > business and management > sociology of work > sociology of work encyc > occupations and professions, labor processes, jobs, and careers > occupations and professions
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of work > sociology of work encyc > occupations and professions, labor processes, jobs, and careers > occupations and professions

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occupations and professions  

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  • The term occupation refers to the work that one engages in on a regular basis to earn a living. Individuals who work in the same type of job, even if they work for different employers in different settings, hold the same occupation. [Source: Sociology of Work: An Encyclopedia; Occupations and Professions]

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