I have been working since 1998 vs I have been working for 16 years

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different information. 'I have been working since 1998' specifies the starting point of the action, while 'I have been working for 16 years' emphasizes the duration of the action. The choice between them depends on whether you want to highlight the specific year when you started working or the total number of years you have been working.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

I have been working since 1998

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the starting point of an action.

This phrase is used to specify the beginning of an action or activity. It indicates that the action started in 1998 and is still ongoing.

Examples:

I have been living in this city since 2010.
She has been studying English since she was a child.

Alternatives:

I started working in 1998.
I have been working from 1998 onwards.

I have been working for 16 years

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the duration of an action.

This phrase is used to emphasize the length of time that an action has been ongoing. It indicates that the person has been working continuously for 16 years.

Examples:

She has been living in that house for 10 years.
They have been friends for a decade.

Alternatives:

I have worked for 16 years.
I have been working continuously for 16 years.

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I have been working since 1998 vs I have been working for 16 years