workaholic
[/ˌwɜːrkəˈhɒlɪk/]
nounpl: workaholics
viciado em trabalho
1. a person who compulsively works excessively hard and long hours, often to the detriment of their health, relationships, and personal life
John is such a workaholic that he checks his emails even on weekends.
João é tão viciado em trabalho que verifica seus e-mails até nos fins de semana.
2. someone who is addicted to work and derives a sense of identity and self-worth primarily from their job
She's a workaholic who finds it difficult to relax or take vacation days.
Ela é viciada em trabalho e acha difícil relaxar ou tirar dias de férias.
The term 'workaholic' reflects cultural differences in work ethic between Brazil and the USA. In the USA, workaholism is often criticized as unhealthy, though hustle culture has popularized the concept. In Brazil, while long hours are common, the term is increasingly used to describe unhealthy work patterns in corporate settings, particularly in São Paulo's business culture. The English loanword is often used in Brazilian corporate environments, while 'viciado em trabalho' is more colloquial and accessible to general audiences.
NYC Slang
grind fiend, hustle addict, career junkie
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