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    There is no main job to accompany in this case. It is the job being referred to by the question. Commented Jul 27, 2016 at 20:26
  • @Stan ~ You can have a sideline to other sources of income; doesn't have to be a job Commented Jul 28, 2016 at 20:14
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    In my defence, I was strongly influenced by the word "main" in "main job" and the word "job" in "main job." Silly, I know. I'm so literal in that respect. ; ) Commented Jul 28, 2016 at 20:21
  • @Stan ~ sarcasm aside, yes the definition specifies "main job" but the term is used in business contexts where the main source of income requires little effort on the "worker's" part and thus the worker is allowed to pursue other interests, i.e. sidelines Commented Jul 28, 2016 at 20:23
  • Oh, I gave you that point already when I responded in such an irreverent way. I apologize (sincerely). I was having fun at your expense. I added a smiley but it wasn't enough clearly. Commented Jul 28, 2016 at 20:31