What is another word for pencil pusher?
Pronunciation: [pˈɛnsə͡l pˈʊʃə] (IPA) 
Pencil pusher is a colloquial term used to describe someone who has a desk job and spends most of their time doing paperwork or administrative tasks. Some synonyms for pencil pusher include desk jockey, paper-pusher, administrator, bureaucrat, office worker, and bean counter. These terms could be considered somewhat derogatory, as they suggest a lack of creativity or action in one's work. However, in some cases, pencil pushers are essential to organizational functioning. Despite any negative connotations, the term pencil pusher captures the essence of a stereotypical office worker, and its use is unlikely to disappear anytime soon.
