In Hollywood, you're a veteran if you've had a job of more than six weeks' tenure with one company.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In Hollywood, having a job for more than six weeks makes you a veteran.
- In plain terms
- A short job duration counts as being a veteran.
- What can you take from it?
- Work stability is rare in Hollywood.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a career stable?
Another view
This definition is specific to Hollywood and may not apply elsewhere.
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