I work at an office. vs I work in an office.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I work at an office' implies that you work for the office or the company it represents. 'I work in an office' simply means that your workplace is located within an office building.

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I work at an office.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that you work for the office or the company it represents.

Examples:

I work at an office in downtown.
She works at an office that specializes in marketing.
He works at an office with a great view of the city.
They work at an office that values teamwork.
We work at an office that promotes creativity.

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I work at an office.
If you must know, I work at an orphanage.
I work at an emergency department in a different hospital.
So, Lucy, I work at an aquarium.
I work at an ice cream parlor in Carbondale, Illinois.
And I work at an aquarium.
Third, I work at an enormously supportive workplace at USC Law School.
No, I work at an indipendent bookstore!
Flash forward: now I work at an amazing place in San Francisco called the Zen Hospice Project, where we have a little ritual that helps with this shift in perspective.
I mean, I work at an i-95 rest stop, all right?
I work at an alternative video store.
I work at an ad agency, Manhattan.
I work at an aquarium.
Flash forward: now I work at an amazing place in San Francisco called the Zen Hospice Project, where we have a little ritual that helps with this shift in perspective.
I really do work at an animal shelter.
No, I think she works at an airport.
Well, actually I used to work at an ad agency, but that was many years ago.
But I went to work at an architecture firm, and eventually talked to my coworkers about it, and they loved the idea.
Okay, I don't really work at an I.R.S. Warehouse.
I've been wanting to tell you, but... Okay, I don't really work at an I.R.S. Warehouse.
I... at work, an incident.

Alternatives:

I work for an office.
I am employed by an office.
I am part of an office.

I work in an office.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that your workplace is located within an office building.

Examples:

I work in an office on the 10th floor.
She works in an office with a modern design.
He works in an office near the city center.
They work in an office that is open-plan.
We work in an office that has a cafeteria.

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I believe she works in an office.
To tell the truth, I used to work in an office.
And all week long I've kind of felt special, you know, like one of those girls in the movies who works in an office.
Sound like you work in an office.
You're running for mayor, and I work in the office.
Sally and I work in the same office.
I need some information on a guy that works in your office.
I cannot wait to work in that office.
I'll do my work in my office.
I work for the post office. I know everything.
I work for the Counterfeit Office.
In exchange for tuition, I could work in the office.
I have the phone number of the person who works in his office.
Not' at all qualified to work in my office.
This place was built on the people who work in this office.
Just here to work in the office.
A decent man who works in my office.
He put me to work in his office.
A person who works in this office.
My uncle works in this office.

Alternatives:

I work at a desk in an office.
I work within an office building.
I am based in an office.

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I work at an office. vs I work in an office.