permanent work
[/ˈpɜːrmənənt wɜːrk/]
nounpl: permanent works
trabalho permanente
1. Employment with no fixed end date, typically offering job security and benefits
She finally secured permanent work after years of temporary contracts.
Ela finalmente conseguiu um trabalho permanente depois de anos de contratos temporários.
2. Infrastructure or construction that is intended to last indefinitely or for a very long time
The bridge is considered permanent work, designed to last over 100 years.
A ponte é considerada trabalho permanente, projetada para durar mais de 100 anos.
3. A job position with stable, ongoing responsibilities as opposed to temporary or casual employment
The company offers permanent work to qualified candidates.
A empresa oferece trabalho permanente aos candidatos qualificados.
In Brazil, permanent work is highly valued and typically refers to CLT employment (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho), which provides substantial legal protections and benefits including FGTS, unemployment insurance, and severance packages. This contrasts sharply with the gig economy. In the USA, the concept of 'permanent work' has become less common due to the rise of contract and freelance positions, making stable full-time employment increasingly sought after.
NYC Slang
steady gig / steady job
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