working years
[ˈwɜːrkɪŋ jɪrz]
noun phrase
anos de trabalho
1. The period of a person's life during which they are employed or economically active in the workforce
He spent his working years in the manufacturing industry.
Ele passou seus anos de trabalho na indústria manufatureira.
2. The span of time from entering the workforce until retirement
During her working years, she saved money for retirement.
Durante seus anos de trabalho, ela economizou dinheiro para a aposentadoria.
3. Years in which a person is capable of and engaged in employment
Tax policies often differ for working years versus retirement years.
Políticas fiscais frequentemente diferem entre anos de trabalho e anos de aposentadoria.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'working years' is commonly referenced in discussions about pensions, social security, career planning, and lifecycle economics. Brazil's social security system (INSS) specifically calculates benefits based on contribution years during working years. In the USA, this term is frequently used in retirement planning and financial advisory contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
put in your working years
throughout one's working years
in the prime of one's working years
dedicate one's working years to something
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