a mug's game

(British informal)

an activity that will not make you happy or successful

Usage notes: A mug is a person who is easily deceived.

Working for a big company is a mug's game - if you want to make money you need to start your own business.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
ElÍAs	e-LEE-ahs (Spanish)	Spanish, Icelandic
Lesley	['lesli]
Metodij	-	Macedonian
Jezza	JEZ-ə	English (British)
Vinal	-	English (Rare)
Alya	-	Arabic, Indonesian, Malay