general job

[/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl dʒɑb/]
nounpl: general jobs
trabalho geral / serviço geral
1. An unskilled or semi-skilled position that involves a variety of basic tasks and responsibilities without specialization
He started in a general job at the construction site, doing various tasks as needed.
Ele começou em um trabalho geral no canteiro de obras, realizando várias tarefas conforme necessário.
2. A broad or unspecified type of employment that does not require specific training or certification
The company is hiring for general jobs in the warehouse.
A empresa está contratando para trabalhos gerais no depósito.
3. A position with diverse responsibilities across multiple departments or functions
She took a general job to gain experience in different areas of the company.
Ela aceitou um trabalho geral para ganhar experiência em diferentes áreas da empresa.
In Brazil and the USA, 'general job' or 'trabalho geral' typically refers to entry-level or unskilled positions commonly sought by students, immigrants, or those seeking flexible work. These jobs often serve as stepping stones to more specialized positions. In Brazil, such positions are common in construction, domestic work, and service industries. The term is neutral and widely used in job listings and employment contexts.
NYC Slang
gig job / hustle / side gig
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unskilled jobgeneral positionentry-level joblaboring jobbasic job
Antonyms / Antônimos
specialized jobprofessional positionskilled tradetechnical position

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho geral
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
serviço geral / trampo geral
More informal usage, 'trampo' is colloquial slang
São Paulo
trabalho geral / job geral
Business-oriented regions often use 'job' alongside Portuguese term
Portugal
trabalho geral / serviço geral
Similar usage to Brazil, though 'serviço' may be slightly more formal

Related Words

laborergeneral workerjob descriptionemploymentoccupation

Related Idioms & Phrases

jack of all trades
do the grunt work
entry-level position
wear multiple hats
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