permanent position

Job with tenure

A permanent position is a job meant to continue indefinitely, as opposed to temporary, contract, or seasonal work.

Permanent positions typically come with benefits like health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans.

The term doesn't guarantee lifelong employment—just that the role has no predetermined end date: After two years as a contractor, she was offered a permanent position.

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  • tenureProtected employment status
  • careerLifelong occupational pursuit
  • career ladderSequential job advancement structure
  • staffOrganization's workers collectively
  • salariedPaid fixed regular amount

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employment duration/stability

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Short-term employment

maternity cover · contract work · day labor

employment structure

permanent positionfreelance work

Self-directed paid projects

gig work · independent contractor · self-employment · consulting · casual employment

Family

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