overworker

[/ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrkər/]
nounpl: overworkers
pessoa que trabalha em excesso
1. a person who works excessively or beyond normal working hours
She is an overworker who often stays at the office until midnight.
Ela é uma pessoa que trabalha em excesso e frequentemente fica no escritório até a meia-noite.
2. someone who assigns too much work to others
The boss is an overworker, constantly piling tasks on his employees.
O chefe é alguém que sobrecarrega seus funcionários, constantemente acumulando tarefas.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, overworkers are often viewed with mixed perception: admired for dedication but pitied for potential health and social consequences. In Brazil's corporate culture, particularly in São Paulo, overworking is sometimes seen as a sign of commitment, though awareness of burnout is increasing. In the USA, workaholism is increasingly criticized as detrimental to work-life balance.
NYC Slang
grinder; workaholic; company man/woman
Synonyms / Sinônimos
workaholicoverachieverworkahorsebusy body
Antonyms / Antônimos
slackeridlerloaferleisurely person

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoa que trabalha demais; workahólica
common usage in urban centers
São Paulo
viciado em trabalho; pessoa sobrecarregada
frequently used in corporate environments
Portugal
pessoa que trabalha demasiadamente; viciado em trabalho
similar meaning with slight variations in usage

Related Words

overworkoverworkingburnoutworkaholismexcessive work

Related Idioms & Phrases

burning the candle at both ends
nose to the grindstone
work oneself to death
married to the job
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