勤め
つとめ · tsutome · JLPT N3 · noun
work
💼 勤 holds 力 (strength): putting your strength in daily is work
勤め is the noun form of the verb 勤める, to work for or serve somewhere. The kanji 勤 ends in 力, strength or effort, so steady effort gives you employment. It is the same 勤 found in 通勤, commuting to work.