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carreira convencional

[ka-ʁe-ɾa kõ-vẽ-sjo-ˈnaɫ]
nounfemininepl: carreiras convencionais
conventional career
1. A traditional career path following established norms, typically involving formal education, linear progression within a single organization or field, and stable employment
She decided to pursue a conventional career in accounting rather than starting her own business.
Ela decidiu seguir uma carreira convencional em contabilidade em vez de abrir seu próprio negócio.
2. A career that follows predictable and socially accepted professional trajectories, as opposed to entrepreneurial or non-traditional paths
Many graduates choose a conventional career for job security and benefits.
Muitos graduados escolhem uma carreira convencional pela segurança do trabalho e benefícios.
NYC Slang
the nine-to-five
Synonyms
carreira tradicionalcarreira ortodoxacarreira estávelemprego convencional
Antonyms
carreira não-convencionalcarreira alternativaempreendedorismocarreira freelancer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carreira convencional
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
carreira tradicional
Also commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
carreira convencional
Standard usage; may also say 'percurso profissional convencional'

Related Idioms & Phrases

seguir uma carreira convencional
optar pela carreira convencional
sair da carreira convencional
trilha profissional tradicional
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