secure work

[sɪˈkjʊr wɜːrk]
noun phrasepl: secure work (uncountable) / secure jobs (countable alternative)
trabalho seguro
1. Employment that is stable, permanent, or offers job security with low risk of termination
She finally found secure work at a government agency.
Ela finalmente encontrou um trabalho seguro em uma agência governamental.
2. Work environment or conditions that prioritize worker safety and protection from hazards
The factory implemented new protocols to ensure secure work for all employees.
A fábrica implementou novos protocolos para garantir um trabalho seguro para todos os funcionários.
3. Employment with benefits, contract protections, and reduced vulnerability to job loss
Many young professionals aspire to secure work with competitive salaries.
Muitos jovens profissionais aspiram a um trabalho seguro com salários competitivos.
In Brazil, 'trabalho com carteira assinada' (signed employment contract) is particularly valued as it guarantees labor rights and benefits. The concept of secure work is deeply important in Brazilian culture due to economic volatility. In the USA, secure work often contrasts with the gig economy trend. Both cultures value job stability, though Brazilian formal employment laws are more protective than typical US employment arrangements.
NYC Slang
steady gig / solid job / the kind of work you don't lose sleep over
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stable employmentpermanent jobsteady workjob securityfixed positionsafe employment
Antonyms / Antônimos
unstable workprecarious employmenttemporary jobcasual workgig workunsafe conditions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho seguro
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
emprego fixo / trabalho com carteira assinada
Emphasizes formal employment with signed contracts
São Paulo
trabalho estável / emprego com benefícios
Often includes emphasis on benefits and stability in business context
Portugal
emprego seguro / trabalho estável
Portuguese usage emphasizes permanence and stability

Related Words

job securityemployment contractpermanent positionoccupational safetyworker protectionlabor rightsjob stability

Related Idioms & Phrases

land a secure job
hold down secure work
build secure employment
a bird in hand (security metaphor)
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