non-stop labor
[nɑn-stɑp ˈleɪbər]
nounpl: non-stop labor (uncountable)
trabalho ininterrupto
1. continuous work without breaks or rest periods; labor that continues without stopping
The construction crew engaged in non-stop labor to meet the deadline.
A equipe de construção realizou trabalho ininterrupto para cumprir o prazo.
2. exhausting or intense work performed continuously without interruption
The nurses worked non-stop labor during the emergency shift.
As enfermeiras trabalharam de forma ininterrupta durante o turno de emergência.
The concept of non-stop labor reflects concerns in both American and Brazilian work cultures about productivity and burnout. In Brazil, labor laws typically mandate rest periods, making the term often associated with violations of worker rights. In the USA, particularly in corporate and startup contexts, non-stop labor is sometimes glorified as dedication but increasingly criticized as unsustainable.
NYC Slang
grind without stopping
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