because I work in this area vs because I work in this field

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Because I work in this area' is more commonly used when referring to a specific location or region, while 'because I work in this field' is used when talking about a specific area of expertise or industry.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1296 views

because I work in this area

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific location or region.

This phrase is used to explain a situation or decision based on the fact that the speaker works in a particular location or region.

Examples:

I have a lot of experience in this area, so I can help you with your project.
Because I work in this area, I have a good understanding of the local market.
I chose this school because I work in this area and it's convenient for me.

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Nov 17, 2014 ... "It's really hard because I work in this area,” Porter said. “I'm at the point where I really don't want to walk on Rainier Avenue." Alarming New ...
Mar 27, 2015 ... I know I am biased and/or blinded because I work in this area and ponder this stuff every waking minute but, when you actually start to think ...
I went to this place because I work in this area and I desperately needed my eyebrows threaded. This was the closest location I found to my job so I figured I ...
OK, I am a repeat customer, because I work in this area, it is no expensive, and clean bath room. Other same price hotels I try many, their bath room were dirty.

Alternatives:

because I work in this region
because I work in this neighborhood
because I work in this district
because I work in this part of town
because I work in this specific area

because I work in this field

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific area of expertise or industry.

This phrase is used to explain a situation or decision based on the fact that the speaker works in a particular field of expertise or industry.

Examples:

Because I work in this field, I have access to the latest research.
I understand the challenges in this field because I work in it every day.
Because I work in this field, I can provide valuable insights.

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Jun 1, 2015 ... I write this because I work in this field and in my line of work the Medical Field, taking care of my many patients, whom are have Altziemers ...
Jun 14, 2013 ... From experiance of mine I can only suggest you particular profession, just because I work in this field. You can read more here- verslo
Aug 19, 2015 ... If you actually sent your children to childcare of preschool you would know that. I know because I work in this field and have been for 16 years.
It's downright wrong and it pisses me off, too, only I know (because I work in this field) there's little you can technically do to prevent it, like I just proved.

Alternatives:

because I work in this industry
because I work in this sector
because I work in this profession
because I work in this line of work
because I work in this specific field

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because I work in this area vs because I work in this field