Definition of velvet sweatshop

velvet sweatshop

• a job that offers good benefits and perks, but demands long hours.

                                                                                      
  
  Citation from article title, The Seattle Times, Paul Andrews, April 23, 1989 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  Last edited on Oct 08 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.

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