do a n.....-to-f........ job
do a nine-to-five job
To be stuck behind a d.........
To be stuck behind a desk
e........-level jobs
entry-level jobs
leave a l........ to be desired
leave a little to be desired
hit the b.........
hit the books
pass with f....... colors
pass with flying colors
To be your own b.......
To be your own boss
l..... a new job
land a new job
play t........
play truant
make e...... meet
make ends meet