wer nichts wird, wird Wirt

== German == === Etymology === Literally, “he who becomes nothing [in life], becomes an innkeeper”. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈveːɐ̯ nɪçts ˈvɪʁt vɪʁt ˈvɪʁt/, /veːɐ̯ ˈnɪçts vɪʁt vɪʁt ˈvɪʁt/ === Phrase === wer nichts wird, wird Wirt (humorous, mildly derogatory) The job of an innkeeper / publican / bar owner is relatively leisured and requires little expertise, making it optimal for anyone who has been unmotivated or unsuccessful in their educational and professional career.