fleeting work
[ˈfliːtɪŋ wɜːrk]
noun phrasepl: fleeting works
trabalho efêmero
1. temporary or short-term employment that lasts only a brief period
She took on fleeting work as a holiday season retail associate.
Ela aceitou um trabalho efêmero como vendedora de varejo na temporada de férias.
2. artistic or creative work that is transient or impermanent in nature
The street artist's fleeting work disappeared with the rain.
O trabalho efêmero do artista de rua desapareceu com a chuva.
3. labor or task of brief duration that does not provide long-term stability
Many gig economy jobs are considered fleeting work.
Muitos trabalhos da economia compartilhada são considerados trabalho efêmero.
In Brazil, 'bico' is widely used colloquially to describe any temporary or side job, reflecting the prevalence of informal economy work. The concept of fleeting work has become increasingly relevant in both Brazil and the USA with the rise of the gig economy and platform-based employment. In Portugal, 'trabalho precário' emphasizes the economic precariousness associated with such work.
NYC Slang
gig work, hustle
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