The phrase “jobs for the boys” means that good jobs are given to people who are the friends, relatives, or supporters of someone in a particular organization, even though they may not be the best qualified people to do it1. It is usually used to criticize or accuse someone of being unfair or corrupt. ... [مشاهده متن کامل]
work that someone in a position of power gives to friends or relations کاری که فردی دارای قدرت و مقام به دوستان یا نزدیکانش می دهد، رانت فامیلی به این معنی است که مشاغل خوب به افرادی داده می شود که دوستان، اقوام یا حامیان شخصی در یک سازمان خاص هستند، حتی اگر آنها بهترین افراد واجد شرایط برای انجام آن نباشند. معمولاً برای انتقاد یا متهم کردن کسی به بی انصافی یا فاسد استفاده می شود. Labour sharply criticized the board's appointment of the former trade minister as an example of jobs for the boys. The council has faced a string of allegations over jobs for the boys. The post wasn’t even advertised. In other words, this was a jobs for the boys appointment2. He denied that his cabinet was full of jobs for the boys. He said he chose the best people for the job, regardless of their political affiliation.
