I am working since 2017 vs I have been working since 2017

The correct phrase is "I have been working since 2017." This is the appropriate way to express an action that started in the past and continues up to the present. The use of the present perfect continuous tense is necessary in this context.

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This phrase is incorrect. The present continuous tense 'am working' is not suitable for expressing an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.

"I am working since 2017"

To correctly express an action that started in the past and continues up to the present, use the present perfect continuous tense 'have been working.'

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I am working since 2017
I was working here since 2017 and my contract will end by march, I would like to become an aupair especially in Europe to improve my language skills not just only my native language which is tagalog.
I am member of the New York Independent Film Festival jury since 2017.
I am working a lot with Ceramica Globo, where I am the artistic director.
I am aware I am working in a grey area.
I am working with this company since last October and I am very satisfied.
That is the greater good that I am working toward.
Although she does jump on my console when I am working.
You guys, I am working here.
Maybe I am working out a very serious mathematical equation.
I am working my steps, making amends.
I am working on the new me.
Laurel, I am working on something on my end, but...
It feels good when I am working.
Because I am working on a deal.
But I am working with a lawyer on my citizenship.
I am working on the John Gacy...
I am working for the good of the company.
I am working for Mountbatten sahib.
Maybe I am working out a very serious mathematical equation.
I am working on it now.

Alternatives:

I have been working since 2017
I started working in 2017 and I am still working
I have worked since 2017

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It accurately conveys an action that began in the past and is still ongoing.

"I have been working since 2017"

Use the present perfect continuous tense 'have been working' to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.

Examples:

I have been working since 2017 and I plan to continue.
She has been working on this project since 2017.
They have been working together since 2017.
He has been working hard since 2017.
We have been working non-stop since 2017.

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I have been working since 2017
I have been working under the covers tracking the killer.
So Vivian and I have been working together for 23 years.
For years, the professor and I have been working together.
Agent Dunham, I have been working towards this my entire life.
Agent Dunham, I have been working towards this my entire life.
Amy and I have been working really hard.
I have been working with him since he defected.
I have been working on this reunion menu for months.
Actually, Rach and I have been working up some really...
McGee and I have been working on kind of a loose theory.
I have been working on a character from New Zealand.
I have been working on him all weekend.
But you can help me because I have been working.
I have been working on some new tricks since Tokyo.
Your daughter and I have been working on something special for you.
I have been working on a location for Claybourne's mistress.
I have been working day and night to prepare for this role.
But Jarvis and I have been working on a new chemical solution.
I have been working harder than ever.
I have been working on a good route in.

Alternatives:

I started working in 2017 and I am still working
I have worked since 2017
I have been in this job since 2017
I have been employed since 2017

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