profit-driven work

[/ˈprɑːfɪt ˈdrɪvən wɜːrk/]
noun
trabalho orientado pelo lucro
1. Work or labor primarily motivated by financial gain and maximization of profits rather than other values such as social impact, personal fulfillment, or public good
Many startups engage in profit-driven work, focusing solely on revenue generation and market expansion.
Muitas startups se envolvem em trabalho orientado pelo lucro, focando exclusivamente na geração de receita e expansão de mercado.
2. Employment or business activities designed to prioritize shareholder returns and financial performance above other considerations
The corporation's profit-driven work ethic sometimes conflicts with environmental sustainability goals.
A ética de trabalho orientada pelo lucro da corporação às vezes entra em conflito com objetivos de sustentabilidade ambiental.
In Brazil, the concept of 'trabalho orientado pelo lucro' reflects growing tensions between corporate capitalism and social responsibility values. In the USA, 'profit-driven work' is a common descriptor in business contexts but increasingly critiqued by younger generations who prioritize purpose-driven careers. Both cultures show rising interest in alternative work models emphasizing social impact and sustainability.
NYC Slang
hustle-driven gig or grind for the money
Synonyms / Sinônimos
money-driven workcommercial workfinancially-motivated laborbottom-line focused workrevenue-oriented employment
Antonyms / Antônimos
mission-driven workpurpose-driven worknonprofit workvolunteer workcommunity-oriented labor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
trabalho orientado pelo lucro
Standard translation used across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho voltado para o lucro
Common variation emphasizing business-oriented mindset
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho visando lucro
More informal variation
Portugal
trabalho orientado pelo lucro
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, though sometimes 'trabalho movido por lucro' is preferred

Related Words

capitalismentrepreneurshipmarketizationcommercializationfinancial incentiveshareholder value

Related Idioms & Phrases

chasing the bottom line
it's all about the benjamins
follow the money
in it for the money
profit above all else
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