working for the president

Working for cash. Bills are referred to as presidents due to the picture of former presidents on the front of the bills. Specifically refers to jobs in which the employee receives cash for his/her work instead of or along with a paycheck. (Waiters, musicians etc.)

Alex: Yo, what are you up to tonight?
Tim: Man, I gotta work at the restaurant.
Alex: Oh, for real? You get good tips?
Tim: Oh for sure. That's why I got this job. Gotta love working for the president.
Alex: You know that's right.

by Timmy Sanders December 31, 2008

Work for the president

Used to tell someone they are doing a great job or they are popular in doing an activity.

Girl you must work for the president after dealing with that problem.

by Tizzy Quinn December 17, 2016