job failure

[/dʒɑb ˈfeɪljər/]
nounpl: job failures
falha no trabalho
1. The inability to successfully complete or perform work tasks or responsibilities as expected
The job failure was due to lack of proper training and resources.
A falha no trabalho foi causada pela falta de treinamento adequado e recursos.
2. An instance where an employee does not meet performance standards or job requirements
His repeated job failures led to his dismissal from the company.
Suas falhas repetidas no trabalho levaram à sua demissão da empresa.
3. In computing, the inability of a job or task to execute or complete successfully in a system
The server experienced a job failure during the automated backup process.
O servidor sofreu uma falha no trabalho durante o processo de backup automático.
In Brazil, job failure is often discussed in professional contexts with emphasis on skill development and training opportunities, reflecting a culture that values improvement. In the USA, particularly in competitive corporate environments, job failure may be viewed more harshly and can quickly lead to termination. The term is also widely used in IT and software development sectors to describe system process failures.
NYC Slang
getting canned; bombing; washing out
Synonyms / Sinônimos
work failureperformance failurejob incompletiontask failureoccupational failure
Antonyms / Antônimos
job successwork achievementsuccessful completionjob accomplishment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falha no trabalho
Most common translation; used in professional and casual contexts
General Brazilian
fracasso profissional
More formal; emphasizes professional disappointment
São Paulo
falha de desempenho
Common in corporate and HR environments
Portugal
falha no emprego
Portuguese variant; slightly different word order preference

Related Words

performanceproductivitycompetenceaccountabilityemployment terminationerrormistake

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall short at work
drop the ball
miss the mark
fail to deliver
não estar à altura do trabalho
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