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When do we use “job” and when do we use “work”? Here are some simple rules to help you understand:
A. Work
- Work is general. It is what everyone does to earn money. We can also use ‘work’ to talk about doing some general tasks. It can be a verb or a noun.
Q: Do you work or go to school?
A: I work. I am a business owner.
- Work is uncountable when we use it as a noun.
Q: How much work do you have today?
A: I have a lot of work. I’m very busy.
B. Job
- A Job is specific. It is the kind of work that you do. Usually when people ask “What do you do?”, they are asking about your job. It is only a noun.
Q: What do you do?
Q: What kind of work do you do?
A: I’m an accountant. It’s a very interesting job.
- Job is a countable noun. Example:
Q: How many jobs have you had in your life?
A: I’ve had many jobs. First, I was a teacher, then I was a business owner, and now I am a tour guide!
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