pursuit

work, employment, occupation, calling, pursuit, métier, business mean a specific sustained activity engaged in especially in earning one's living.

work may apply to any purposeful activity whether remunerative or not.

employment implies work for which one has been engaged and is being paid by an employer.

occupation implies work in which one engages regularly especially as a result of training.

calling applies to an occupation viewed as a vocation or profession.

pursuit suggests a trade, profession, or avocation followed with zeal or steady interest.

métier implies a calling or pursuit for which one believes oneself to be especially fitted.

business suggests activity in commerce or the management of money and affairs.