unrealistic tasks
[/ˌʌn.ri.əˈlɪs.tɪk tæsks/]
noun phrasepl: unrealistic tasks
tarefas irrealistas
1. tasks or assignments that are impossible to accomplish, impractical, or require more resources, time, or skills than reasonably available
The project manager assigned unrealistic tasks that could not be completed within the given deadline.
O gerente de projeto atribuiu tarefas irrealistas que não poderiam ser concluídas dentro do prazo estabelecido.
2. goals or objectives that are not based on actual circumstances, capabilities, or available information
Setting unrealistic tasks for new employees often leads to frustration and low morale.
Estabelecer tarefas irrealistas para novos funcionários frequentemente leva à frustração e baixo moral.
In Brazilian corporate culture, assigning unrealistic tasks is often seen as a management failure and can indicate poor project planning or lack of respect for employees' time and capabilities. In the USA, the phrase reflects workplace frustration and is commonly used in performance reviews and team discussions about workload management.
NYC Slang
impossible asks / pie-in-the-sky tasks
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