excessive work
[ɪkˈsɛsɪv wɜrk]
noun phrase
trabalho excessivo
1. an unreasonable or disproportionate amount of labor or job duties that exceeds normal or healthy limits
Excessive work led to her burnout and health problems.
O trabalho excessivo levou ao seu esgotamento e problemas de saúde.
2. overwork that results in fatigue, stress, and reduced productivity
The company's culture of excessive work created a toxic environment.
A cultura de trabalho excessivo da empresa criou um ambiente tóxico.
In Brazil, excessive work is increasingly recognized as a serious occupational health issue, particularly in São Paulo's corporate sector. American workplace culture often glorifies hustle and overwork, though this is changing with growing awareness of mental health and work-life balance. The phrase reflects modern concerns about sustainability and employee wellbeing in both cultures.
NYC Slang
working yourself to death, grinding too hard, hustling 24/7
Related Idioms & Phrases
burning the candle at both ends
working oneself to the bone
nose to the grindstone
working around the clock
putting in overtime constantly
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