Seems like a technicality: she legally* couldn't hold a job but was obviously doing the work. (fingersnaps, yassssss nagus)

Likewise, Garak has a job (tailor, salesperson) and also, allegedly, has real power and influence within the Cardassian spy-network/government.

The Prophets though, legit, those trans-corporeal bums can go get a real job. "We exist beyond linear time" yeah buddy, I like to get high and sit on the couch too but we all need to eat.