permanent assignment

[/ˈpɜːrmənənt əˈsaɪnmənt/]
nounpl: permanent assignments
designação permanente
1. A long-term or indefinite job position or duty given to an employee that is not temporary or provisional
After working as a contractor for two years, she finally received a permanent assignment with the company.
Depois de trabalhar como contratada por dois anos, ela finalmente recebeu uma designação permanente na empresa.
2. In military or diplomatic contexts, a posting to a specific location or unit with no predetermined end date
The soldier accepted a permanent assignment to the base in Germany.
O soldado aceitou uma designação permanente para a base na Alemanha.
3. A task or responsibility assigned to someone on a lasting basis
She received a permanent assignment as the project manager for the new initiative.
Ela recebeu uma designação permanente como gerente de projeto para a nova iniciativa.
In Brazilian corporate culture, receiving a 'designação permanente' is a significant milestone, often indicating job security and career stability. In the USA, this distinction is less formal as at-will employment is standard. In government and military sectors on both sides of the Atlantic, permanent assignments carry considerable weight and may include specific legal protections and benefits.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permanent positionpermanent postingpermanent jobtenurefixed assignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
temporary assignmenttemporary positioncontract workprovisional assignment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
designação permanente
Most common term used in formal business and government contexts
Brazil
atribuição permanente
Alternative term emphasizing the duties assigned
São Paulo
alocação permanente
Used in corporate and HR contexts
Portugal
atribuição permanente
Preferred in Portuguese administrative language

Related Words

assignmentdesignationpostingemploymentjob positioncontract

Related Idioms & Phrases

land a permanent assignment
secure a permanent assignment
offer someone a permanent assignment
permanent assignment with tenure
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