unreasonable tasks
[/ˌʌnˈriːzənəbl tæsks/]
noun phrasepl: unreasonable tasks
tarefas irrazoáveis
1. assignments or jobs that are excessive, unfair, or impossible to complete given the circumstances, resources, or time available
The manager assigned unreasonable tasks without considering the team's capacity.
O gerente atribuiu tarefas irrazoáveis sem considerar a capacidade do time.
2. work demands that lack logic or fairness and go against reasonable expectations
Asking employees to work 24 hours straight is an unreasonable task.
Pedir aos funcionários que trabalhem 24 horas seguidas é uma tarefa irrazoável.
In Brazilian corporate culture, discussing 'tarefas irrazoáveis' is common during labor disputes or worker rights discussions. In the USA, this phrase is frequently used in workplace complaints and informal discussions about work-life balance and employee exploitation. The concept gained prominence in discussions about labor rights and fair working conditions.
NYC Slang
impossible tasks / ask for the moon
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