purposeful work
[/ˈpɜrpəsfəl wɜrk/]
noun phrasepl: purposeful work (uncountable) / instances of purposeful work
trabalho proposital / trabalho com propósito
1. Work or labor performed with a clear intention, goal, or meaningful objective; activities undertaken with deliberate direction and conscious purpose
She engaged in purposeful work to build her career and make a positive impact on her community.
Ela se dedicou a um trabalho proposital para construir sua carreira e causar um impacto positivo em sua comunidade.
2. Labor that is driven by intrinsic motivation and aligns with one's values, vision, or mission
Finding purposeful work is essential for long-term job satisfaction and personal fulfillment.
Encontrar um trabalho com propósito é essencial para a satisfação profissional de longo prazo e realização pessoal.
3. Productive activity characterized by intentionality, focus, and meaningful direction rather than aimless effort
The team engaged in purposeful work to solve the pressing challenges facing the organization.
A equipe se dedicou a um trabalho com propósito para resolver os desafios urgentes que a organização enfrentava.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'purposeful work' has gained prominence in discussions about career satisfaction, self-actualization, and work-life meaning. Brazilian culture values 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility) and community impact, making purposeful work often framed around social contribution. In the USA, it's frequently discussed in relation to entrepreneurship, personal branding, and individual fulfillment. The term reflects a modern shift away from viewing work merely as income generation toward seeing it as a vehicle for meaning and purpose.
NYC Slang
real work / work that matters / grindin' with purpose
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