What does this mean when applying for a job?
If you inquire about any possible openings for a job and they reply back with are you happy to join the books as a casual? Does this mean they're willing to take you on?
31-35, F
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hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
Casual means they will hire you if you want to work on a call in basis only. No regular hours but when they need you.
summerlove · 31-35, F
@hippyjoe1955 I know what casual means. I don't know what willing to join the books means.
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@summerlove Be taken on as an employee.
summerlove · 31-35, F
@hippyjoe1955 Is that like a saying or something? I Haven't heard of it haha I'm lost.
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@summerlove Its a bit of an odd expression but that is what it mean. It used to be "on the books" which meant the same thing.
summerlove · 31-35, F
@hippyjoe1955 Thank you so much! I didn't want to embarrass myself haha
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@summerlove Glad to help. lol If you don't mind me asking where in the world are you living that someone would twist a phrase like that?
summerlove · 31-35, F
@hippyjoe1955 I'm in Australia.
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@summerlove OK Here in Canada being on the books is a legitimate hire while off the books means you are being paid for work but more on a contract basis.
summerlove · 31-35, F
@hippyjoe1955 It's good I know now haha