I would like to work vs I would like be working

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I would like to work' is used to express a desire or preference for working in general, while 'I would like to be working' is used to express a desire or preference for being in the middle of working at a specific moment.

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I would like to work

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a desire or preference for working in general.

This phrase is used to express a desire or preference for engaging in work in a general sense.

Examples:

I would like to work in a challenging environment.
She would like to work with children.
They would like to work on meaningful projects.

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And I would also like to emphasize that I would like to work with new talent.
As I said during the discussions before the vote, I would like to work with all the political groups that sign up to this project, which aspires to a Europe of solidarity and freedom.
- I would like to work on the yearbook.
You know, I would like to work with people who actually need help.
Your friend Sick Boy asked me last week if I would like to work for him.
I would also like to work with round objects.
I would like us to work together in the spirit of the founders of Europe.
I would like us to work towards that.
I would also like him to work for this department.
Even if we're not related, I think I would like for you to work here.
I would like very much to work here, sir.
I would like for you to work on a cover of this song.
I would also like us to work together to ensure that justice is done for these victims and that the case is closed fairly.
Mr President, I would like to acknowledge the work of Mr Piecyk.
I would like to welcome the work of both rapporteurs.
I would like to dare him to work closely with the other groups in order to reach unanimity.
I would like you to work on my lower back here... because sometimes I-
I am the rapporteur for a report that is still to be drawn up on this subject, and I would very much like to work closely with all those involved.
In connection with the 2010 work programme presented by the Commission, I would like to ask about work on the directive on violence against women.
Seagrave, I really would like... to work out the details... of the Jayne Mansfield crash with you.

Alternatives:

I want to work
I desire to work
I am interested in working
I am keen on working
I am eager to work

I would like be working

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a desire or preference for being in the middle of working at a specific moment.

This phrase is used to express a desire or preference for currently being engaged in work or a specific task.

Examples:

I would like to be working on this project right now.
She would like to be working with her team at the moment.
They would like to be working on the presentation today.

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He was glad that I would be working with you.
Also, I would be working with the Alliance of Civilizations at the United Nations.
I did not know that I would be working tonight.
Well, first of all, I would be working for the federal government.
No, I said that I would be working late sometimes.
I wouldn't be working with you, if you were.
If I was, I would be working in the factory with my dad.
So you and I would be working hand-in-hand, determining the vision of the department.
When my girlfriend found out that I would be working with you, she almost died.
Gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to our new young employee, Romek Januchta, who'll be working with us.
I can also make a bag with a lock, but I would mainly be working on small handbags.
If your company hadn't misplaced that pretty egg, I would still be working for that horrible woman.
He would be working nights and I would find them by the ice box, or on my pillow.
I would like to give you a flavour of three areas on which we will be working to come forward with proposals before the summer.
I would like nothing better than for the hospital to be working.
- Lisa, please be working.
The exterior light should be working.
Paranoia part seems to be working.
He could be working with Magnus.
If my father was Leonard Franklin, I would be working for Leonard Franklin.

Alternatives:

I want to be working
I desire to be working
I am interested in being working
I am keen on being working
I am eager to be working

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I would like to work vs I would like be working