unworkable tasks
[/ʌnˈwɜːrkəbəl tæsks/]
noun phrasepl: unworkable tasks
tarefas impraticáveis
1. tasks or assignments that cannot be completed or accomplished due to being impractical, impossible, or lacking necessary resources
The project manager assigned unworkable tasks that had no realistic deadline or budget.
O gerente de projeto atribuiu tarefas impraticáveis que não tinham prazos ou orçamentos realistas.
2. work assignments that are logically contradictory or physically impossible to execute
Asking the team to complete unworkable tasks without proper tools or training only damages morale.
Pedir à equipe para completar tarefas impraticáveis sem ferramentas ou treinamento adequados apenas danifica o moral.
In Brazilian corporate culture, assigning unworkable tasks is often seen as poor management and can lead to team frustration and burnout. The phrase is commonly used in discussions about workplace rights, labor practices, and management accountability. In American business contexts, it reflects concerns about unrealistic expectations and workforce sustainability.
NYC Slang
impossible gigs / no-win jobs
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