skeptical about this vs skeptical about the job

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Skeptical about this' is a general expression used when someone is doubtful or unsure about something unspecified. On the other hand, 'skeptical about the job' is more specific and refers to being doubtful or uncertain about a particular job or work-related situation.

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skeptical about this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone is doubtful or unsure about something unspecified.

Examples:

I'm feeling skeptical about this whole situation.
She seemed skeptical about this new plan.
Are you skeptical about this decision?
He's always skeptical about this kind of offer.
Why are you so skeptical about this idea?

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I'm sorry, I'm pretty skeptical about this stuff.
But actually I'm sort of skeptical about this term.
But I want you to know I'm very skeptical about this whole thing.
Listen, I'm a little skeptical about this ghost stuff or whatever it is you guys are into.
So under that basis, we put it out and said, Look, we're skeptical about this thing.
I'm going to be extremely skeptical about all this.
And I have to admit I was a little skeptical about you coming through this time.
Perhaps more interesting about this little engine is it'll burn any fuel, because some of you might be skeptical about the capability of this to have an impact, where most of the world you can't simply plug into your 120-volt outlet.
I was skeptical about traveling to Mexico.
I wasn't skeptical about the room.
Of the major studio chiefs Louis B. Mayer remained most skeptical about Technicolor.
I'm skeptical about the export permit for the notebooks.
Investigators are equally skeptical About the chances of retrieving
People are often quite skeptical about things unless given believable proof.
Although, I admitted to being skeptical about your reliance on your gut.
I was skeptical about the jeans and t-shirt, but I like it.
Well, he was pretty skeptical about wearing denim after 6:00.
Look, I know I was skeptical about my grandfather throwing his money in with you.
I must confess, I was just a short while ago quite skeptical about Changnesia.
At first you were a bit skeptical about the idea of Miyazaki designing a museum.

skeptical about the job

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone is doubtful or uncertain about a particular job or work-related situation.

Examples:

She's skeptical about the job offer.
He's always been skeptical about the job requirements.
Are you feeling skeptical about the job?
I'm a bit skeptical about the job prospects.
Why are you so skeptical about the job?

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I wasn't skeptical about the room.
I'm skeptical about the export permit for the notebooks.
Investigators are equally skeptical About the chances of retrieving
I was skeptical about the jeans and t-shirt, but I like it.
At first you were a bit skeptical about the idea of Miyazaki designing a museum.
More and more people are becoming increasingly skeptical about the existence of climate change.
I was very skeptical about the timer. I really did not think it was possible that a watch to tell me like that.
My mother was, sort of, very sensitive to his mother, who it seemed was a little bit skeptical about the whole alternative lifestyle thing.
Perhaps more interesting about this little engine is it'll burn any fuel, because some of you might be skeptical about the capability of this to have an impact, where most of the world you can't simply plug into your 120-volt outlet.
I was skeptical about traveling to Mexico.
I'm going to be extremely skeptical about all this.
Of the major studio chiefs Louis B. Mayer remained most skeptical about Technicolor.
I'm sorry, I'm pretty skeptical about this stuff.
But actually I'm sort of skeptical about this term.
People are often quite skeptical about things unless given believable proof.
This guy's here about the job.
Because I actually care about the job I do.
Don't tell Justine about the job.
The chance for me to return your binder full of questions about the job.
That's great about the job, good for you.

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