[Grammar] back here I can't even hold a job PARKING CARS!

[jutfrank]

Do they mean the same thing? I assume they do. What do you think?

Well, they do mean the same thing to you, apparently, yes.

The difference between them is that a. is correct and b. is incorrect.

 

[kadioguy]

Well, they do mean the same thing to you, apparently, yes.

I thought of the structure "an energy-saving machine" and "a peace-loving people", so I did this one: "a PARKING-CARS job". :-?

Maybe this one better? "a CAR-PARKING job"

 

[Tarheel]

I thought of the structure "an energy-saving machine" and "a peace-loving people", so I created this one: "a PARKING-CARS job". :-?

Maybe this one better? "a CAR-PARKING job"

I don't think it will catch on.
:-|

 

[jutfrank]

Maybe this one better? "a CAR-PARKING job"

Yes, that's much better.

 

[GoesStation]

Maybe this one's better? "a CAR-PARKING job"

Yes, that's much better.

But it wouldn't work in the original quote, where the emphasis has to be on the job.