Gofer

:This article describes jobs that include running errands; for other senses, see Gofer (disambiguation).

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A gofer or go-fer is (primarily in English within North America) an employee who is often sent on errands; dogsbody is a similar British term, and dog robber an American military one. ("Gofer" reflects the likelihood of instructions to go for coffee, dry cleaning, or stamps, or to make other straightforward or familiar procurements.) While often used by the employer in ways that suggest the gofer is a menial, many gofers see the job not only as an achievable position (similar to "working in the mailroom") for "starting at the bottom" of an industry, but also (especially in the entertainment industries) as a means of gaining the attention of influential figures who may be dramatically helpful to the gofer: Edward Burns's submission of his first self-financed production to Robert Redford is described as a successful use of the strategy.

Related Topics:
English - North America - Employee - American - Military - Dry cleaning - Stamps - Menial - Mailroom - Edward Burns - Robert Redford

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