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people in my job vs people in my line of work

Both phrases are correct, but they express slightly different ideas. 'People in my job' refers to a specific job or position. 'People in my line of work' refers to individuals working in the same industry or field.
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people in my job

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to individuals working in a specific job or position.

This phrase is used to talk about people who work in the same job or occupation as the speaker.

Examples:

  • I get along well with people in my job.
  • People in my job often face similar challenges.
  • I enjoy working with the people in my job.
  • It's important to have a good relationship with people in my job.
  • I have met many interesting people in my job.
  • "There are a lot of strange people in my job." Which one is more appropriate? Full Member308 · Mister Micawber: Well, it is 'job' that sounds a little odd there:
  • Nov 16, 2015 ... I don't hate anyone, but do get tired of dealing with many of the people in my job. Most of the time my job resembles a Dilbert cartoon. Who can ...
  • Enjoyed working with my coworkers and meeting new people in my job or such as customers. Pros. Management was understanding. Cons. Benefits. Was this ...
  • Jan 29, 2008 ... I also talked with a wide range of people in my job, so I could learn from them. My next job was being the interface between the IT department ...

Alternatives:

  • colleagues
  • coworkers
  • people in my profession
  • people in my field
  • people in my occupation

people in my line of work

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to individuals working in the same industry or field.

This phrase is more formal and is used to talk about people who work in the same industry or field as the speaker.

Examples:

  • I have a lot of respect for people in my line of work.
  • Networking with people in my line of work is important.
  • People in my line of work often attend the same conferences.
  • It's interesting to hear different perspectives from people in my line of work.
  • I enjoy collaborating with people in my line of work.
  • I meet a lot of people in my line of work, and most of them have a story worth telling. Josh Robinson has several. He grew up on a local farm and spent the first  ...
  • As most people in my line of work would do, I researched refinancing my home thoroughly thru my local lender who we had used in the past. What we ...
  • ... her tremendous support, which reaches far beyond the purview of a literary agent. I meet many lovely people in my line of work, but Bonnie is one of the best.
  • chrt-tcdp.gc.ca. chrt-tcdp.gc.ca. I meet a lot of people in my line of work, but I've rarely come across kindness and consideration like that. rfimusique.com.

Alternatives:

  • colleagues in my field
  • professionals in my industry
  • people in my profession
  • people in my sector
  • people in my area of expertise

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