I will be resuming work by Thursday next week vs I will be resuming work on Thursday next week

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I will be resuming work on Thursday next week' is the more common and natural way to express this idea. 'I will be resuming work by Thursday next week' could also be correct depending on the context. However, it implies that the work may start before Thursday.

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I will be resuming work by Thursday next week

This phrase is correct but implies that the work may start before Thursday.

This phrase can be used when the work is expected to start at some point before Thursday next week.

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Also I will be resuming my post as director of Global Dynamics effective immediately.
Martel will be resuming the quarterback position tonight.
Mrs. Bloom will be resuming an old cover.
Now, because of the exclusive nature of the event, Mrs. Bloom will be resuming an old cover.
Tuesday and Friday this week, Monday and Thursday next week.
However, I have to tell you today - and the Council meeting is on Thursday next week - that our proposals concerning the thresholds, which Parliament supports, are unfortunately unlikely to secure the necessary majority, since many of the larger Member States are against them.
I will try to have it finished by Thursday evening.
Next week I will go to the Bundestag in Berlin.
I will be traveling in Europe next week.
I will raise that money at our fundraiser - next week.
You and I will take him up next week.
But I will call you next week.
Next week I will travel to Salzburg to watch him play a game for Sweden against Greece.
My wife I will be 'next week.
Okay, next week, I will have lineup Nirvana.
And I will cover religious tolerance next week.
But I will call you next week.
And next week, I will be living in Manhattan.
I will call I next week Maybe can go out together.
I will actually to Kansas City next week.

Alternatives:

I will be resuming work before Thursday next week

I will be resuming work on Thursday next week

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express the idea of resuming work on a specific day.

This phrase is used to indicate that the work will start specifically on Thursday next week.

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Also I will be resuming my post as director of Global Dynamics effective immediately.
Martel will be resuming the quarterback position tonight.
Mrs. Bloom will be resuming an old cover.
However, I have to tell you today - and the Council meeting is on Thursday next week - that our proposals concerning the thresholds, which Parliament supports, are unfortunately unlikely to secure the necessary majority, since many of the larger Member States are against them.
Now, because of the exclusive nature of the event, Mrs. Bloom will be resuming an old cover.
If you would care to join us on Thursday next.
Next week I will be in Bangladesh, India and Indonesia to work on these various issues with countries that are clearly crucial negotiating partners.
Tuesday and Friday this week, Monday and Thursday next week.
I hear thou must, and nothing may prorogue it, on Thursday next be married.
Just got the flights for next week on Thursday.
That "may be" must be, love, on Thursday next.
Spend more time together, which is why, Starting next week I am adding extra practice On thursdays at 3:30.
You kick the McAvoy meeting to next week on Thursday, but you keep everything else.
Ahead of next week's start of Belgium's EU presidency President Buzek and the political group leaders meet with the Belgian government on Thursday.
That is why, on Thursday next, we will hold a debate on a European research area, and the need to invest in research, technological development, innovation and education.
I am concerned that Sweden, currently presiding over the Council, has made no mention of resuming work on the project, despite the fact that there is nothing standing in its way.
They're sending someone over to work on that, beginning of next week.
No, I still got to work on my lesson plan for next week.
What are you talking about? Aunt Sarah is going to Africa next week with her boyfriend, so I wanted to work on the surfsport project.
Lowell Senior disappeared the next week, and he was the only one JT trusted to work on his bike.

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I will be resuming work next Thursday

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