trabalho remunerado
1. Employment or labor for which a person receives monetary compensation or salary
She transitioned from volunteer work to paid work at the nonprofit organization.
Ela fez a transição do trabalho voluntário para trabalho remunerado na organização sem fins lucrativos.
2. Any job or occupation that generates income for the person performing it
Finding paid work in his field of expertise took several months.
Encontrar trabalho remunerado em sua área de especialidade levou vários meses.
In Brazil, the distinction between 'trabalho remunerado' (paid work) and 'trabalho voluntário' (volunteer work) is culturally significant, especially in discussions about social responsibility and NGO participation. The term is commonly used in employment contexts, government policies, and social discussions. In the USA, 'paid work' is frequently contrasted with unpaid domestic labor, volunteer work, and is central to discussions about work-life balance and economic independence.
NYC Slang
gig / hustle / day job
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