When Alan S. Blinder worked at the White House, his usefulness to President Clinton went far beyond his job as economic adviser.

I'm not interested in doing anything beyond my job.

A hell of a way to earn spending money beyond his dull daily job, but also a great way to take advantage of the system.

"My plans don't go beyond my job."

"He went well beyond just his job of counseling and making sure the place was clean and safe."

There were also personal reasons that went beyond his job as advisor.

You went beyond your job, Commander.

I did nothing beyond my job.

Therefore I have no obligation beyond my job, which is finished.

But like many others, he found it difficult to move beyond his job as a dishwasher with his poor English and a wife and two children to support.