Where there's a steady job for a lad? (6)

I believe the answer is:

stable

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(Other definitions for stable that I've seen before include "Solid" , "Steady, unchanging" , "Horse's house" , "'Firmly fixed, not moving (6)'" , "Firm and dependable" .)

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