Broadly gainful employment refers to an employment situation where the employee receives steady work, payment from the employer and that allows for self-suffiency. In psychology, gainful employment is a positive psychology concept that explores the benefits of work and employment.

What is being gainfully employed?

: provided with a job that pays wages or salary She hasn't been gainfully employed for a few years.

What is the difference between employed and gainfully employed?

gainfully employed means employed for salary or wages on a continuing basis and earning at least an amount equal to the standard of need established under RCW 74.04. ... gainfully employed means employed or self-employed for 'gain or reward' in any business, trade, profession, vocation, calling, occupation or employment.