A "time job" is a term used to describe any type of employment that requires an individual to work for a specific amount of time, as opposed to being paid on a salary or hourly basis. This means that the employee's pay is calculated based solely on how long they worked, rather than receiving a steady income regardless of the number of hours worked in a given week or month. Time jobs are often associated with part-time work or temporary positions where an employer only needs someone for a short period of time, such as during a busy season or to cover for another employee who is on leave.