I just worked today. vs I just work today.

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'I just worked today' implies that the action of working has already been completed, while 'I just work today' suggests that the action of working is happening only today. The choice between the two depends on the intended message the speaker wants to convey.

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I just worked today.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It implies that the action of working has already been completed.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker has finished working for the day. It refers to a past action that has already taken place.

Examples:

I just worked today and now I'm ready to relax.
I just worked today, so I'm going to treat myself to a nice dinner.
I just worked today, but I still have a lot to do tomorrow.
I just worked today, and it was a productive day.
I just worked today, and I'm exhausted.

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Jul 23, 2012 ... as to say I just worked today for a period of 4 hours and in that tme frame I sold say $400.00 regardless of the effort it took to make it to the skin ...
Funny thing is that I just worked today on fixing all this. Thanks for pointing it out though, I appreciate it I will be posting updates as soon as I'm ...
Oct 3, 2011 ... I just worked today at a legitimate job for the first time in two years. The starting pay is great with a chance at a raise in 3 months. All weekend ...

Alternatives:

I worked today.
I have just worked today.
I finished working today.
I was working today.
I had worked today.

I just work today.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It suggests that the action of working is happening only today.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker is working only for the current day. It refers to a present action that is ongoing or about to happen.

Examples:

I just work today, and then I have the rest of the week off.
I just work today, so I can't go out tonight.
I just work today, and then I'm free tomorrow.
I just work today, and then I'm on vacation.
I just work today, and then I'm done for the week.

Show examples from the web [+]

I dont mean to be nitpicky, I just work today and dont have 7 hours to sort through bullshit for a gem from a has been with stage fright. what would you like to ...

Alternatives:

I am working today.
I will work today.
I work only today.
I am only working today.
I have work today.

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I just worked today. vs I just work today.