I’m going to work vs I'm off to work

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning of heading to work. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the desired tone of the conversation.

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I’m going to work

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express the action of heading to work.

This phrase is a simple and common way to inform someone that you are heading to your workplace.

Examples:

I'm going to work now.
She said she's going to work early today.
Are you going to work by car or by bus?
He always goes to work by bike.
We usually go to work together.

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I know it's restricted access, but if I'm going to work on this, I should see it.
I'm going to work weekends with Mom selling real estate, and she's going to give me a piece of the action.
I'm going to work for ODIN.
That's - OK, I'm going to work.
I'm going to work early because Gwendolen has called me in for a meeting.
It's for me, I'm going to work.
You see, I have a cold, but I'm going to work.
I'm going to work for L. G. Murphy and Company.
I'm going to work as a builder with my father.
I'm going to work for him - the Cardinal.
Now, I'm going to work, which is exactly what you should do.
Tony, I'm going to work now.
I'm going to work for Mrs. DiLaurentis in the real estate office.
And on that note, as I am no longer a princess, I'm going to work.
Yes, I'm going to work on a Saturday.
I'm doing what I was told, I'm going to work.
You see, I have a cold, but I'm going to work.
He'd be like, "I'm going to work."
I'm going to work as hard as you to make this okay.
Tomorrow I'm going to work, but I bet my head I'll find him there.

Alternatives:

I'm heading to work.
I'm on my way to work.
I'm off to work.
I'm starting work now.
I'm leaving for work.

I'm off to work

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the action of leaving for work.

This phrase is a casual and informal way to say that you are heading to your workplace.

Examples:

I'm off to work, see you later!
She's off to work already.
Are you off to work now?
He's off to work by train.
We're off to work together today.

Alternatives:

I'm going to work.
I'm heading to work.
I'm on my way to work.
I'm starting work now.
I'm leaving for work.

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