I am working at vs I am working in

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am working at' is used to indicate the specific location or organization where someone is working, while 'I am working in' is used to indicate the general area or field of work. It's important to choose the preposition that best fits the context of the sentence.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

I am working at

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the specific location or organization where someone is working.

Use 'I am working at' when you want to specify the place or organization where you are currently employed.

Examples:

I am working at a software company in New York.
She is working at the hospital as a nurse.
He is working at his father's restaurant for the summer.

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I am working at my brother's sports bar.
I am working at Thrifty Town because I literally cannot afford to move to Atlanta, and Melvin is unyielding on any refunds of last month's rent and deposit.
It is a welcome contribution to the wider debate on security of supply of energy in Europe, on which I am working at present.
No, I am not working at Starbucks.
He was and is a horrible person, and I am still working at forgiving him.
I should like to list, for the record of the House, the active cases I am working on at the moment.
I'm not sure it would be appropriate to show favouritism... if indeed I am working on anything at all.
I am working for the master at Versailles.
I assume that there is a misunderstanding between the shadow rapporteur of that group and Mr Cocilovo. I am working on this point at present.
I am not 15 and working at a Dairy Queen.
What I am good at is working in the field.
I am, furthermore, working at this moment on industrial competitiveness in Europe, and I know the importance of public appropriations for research and the importance of space in our operations, our strengths and our European industrial hopes.
Above all, we have to work together on preparing the declaration, which will be a model for Europe's future, and it is for this reason that I am proposing this working group at a political level.
Laurel, I am working on something on my end, but...
23 years experience, and now here I am working for you.
I am working on the John Gacy...
But I am working with a lawyer on my citizenship.
I am working on the new me.
Because I am working on a deal.
I am working ten-hour shifts just to cover the rent.

Alternatives:

I work at
I am employed at

I am working in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the general area or field of work where someone is employed.

Use 'I am working in' when you want to refer to the broader context of your work, such as a specific industry or field.