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What does it mean?
The speaker claims neither they nor the subject ever held formal employment.
In plain terms
Neither of us ever had a real job.
What can you take from it?
Experience doesn't always come from traditional work.

Where it applies

  • career discussions
  • self-description
  • biography

Putting it to work

  • career summary
  • personal statement

Questions to consider

  • Does holding a job define your worth?
  • How do you define work?

Another view

It dismisses the value of non-traditional work.

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