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nawee



Joined: 29 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:25 am    Post subject: change job(s) Reply with quote

Hello,

Which is correct?

a. I have just changed jobs. Now I'm working for...
b. I have just changed my job. Now I'm working for...
c. I have just changed a job. Now I'm working for...

And can you explain why?

Thank you,

Nawee
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Joined: 12 Jun 2006
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The best one is:

"a. I have just changed jobs. Now I'm working for... " You could also say "switched jobs," too.

You wouldn't say "changed my job" or "changed a job," not because they don't convey what you mean to say, but just because they don't sound right. I can't give you a better answer than that, but maybe someone else can.

If you had to choose one of the two, b or c, I'd recommend picking "changed my job."
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