There are a couple of difference idiomatic choices depending on what subtext you wish to convey. Here's a selection you can choose from: If you want to describe someone with *implied criticism* in a single word: > John is **[work-shy][1]**. > > John is **[indolent][2]**. (*not particularly common)* > > John is a **[do-nothing][3]**. (*not particularly common).* > > John is very **apathetic** towards work. Or using an idiom: > John is somewhat of a **nine-to-fiver**. > > John does **enough to get by** at work. > > John does the **bare minimum** in his job. > > John isn't **living up to his own potential** at work. > > John is just **scraping by** at work. > > John is not **pulling his weight** in his job. The following may also apply: > John is very **unmotivated** in his work. > > John has **no passion** for his work. > > John is fairly **indifferent** towards his work. > > John is very **lazy**. On the other hand, you might want to give John's lifestyle a positive spin: > John has a **good work life-balance**. [1]: https://www.google.com/search?q=define+work-shy [2]: https://www.google.com/#q=define+indolent [3]: https://www.google.com/#q=define+do-nothing