first day of work
[/fɜːrst deɪ əv wɜːrk/]
nounpl: first days of work
primeiro dia de trabalho
1. the initial day when an employee begins employment at a new job or position
She was nervous on her first day of work at the new company.
Ela estava nervosa no seu primeiro dia de trabalho na nova empresa.
2. the beginning of one's professional career or work experience
Everyone remembers their first day of work with mixed emotions.
Todos se lembram do seu primeiro dia de trabalho com emoções mistas.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, the first day of work is typically marked by nervousness and anticipation. In Brazil, employers often have colleagues take new employees to lunch or welcome them warmly. In the USA, orientation and HR paperwork are common features. Both cultures view this day as a significant milestone in a person's career journey.
NYC Slang
day one / starting gig
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