The term "hireling" in literature often conveys a sense of disloyalty and mercenary detachment, describing individuals who work solely for remuneration rather than out of genuine commitment or ethical duty. In religious texts, for instance, it is used metaphorically to illustrate a shepherd who flees from his flock out of self-interest, as seen in passages where he “flieth” because he is merely a hireling [1, 2, 3, 4]. In political and military narratives, the word paints a picture of unprincipled soldiers or operatives rendered as base and self-serving, often contrasted unfavorably with more noble, if idealistic, figures [5, 6, 7, 8]. Meanwhile, in literary works addressing personal and social integrity, being labeled a hireling can imply moral turpitude or the betrayal of one's true purpose, underscoring a recurring indictment of those who forsake honor for pay [9, 10].