What is the difference between WORK and JOB?
Embora estas duas palavras sejam freqüentemente usadas para significar a mesma coisa, elas possuem conceitos diferentes.
Vejamos as diferenças:
➡ A JOB is a countable noun and generally refers to a specific role/position.
✓ “I’m not working at the moment but I’m applying for a lot of Jobs.”
✓ “Raquel is working in an optician’s now. She absolutely loves her job.”
? “I’ve found a work…” “I have a work.” (wrong!!! )
➡ WORK is a verb and an uncountable noun and refers to activities/ effort.
“I love my job but I have a lot of work to do every day.”
“I really admire your work. You’re such a talented artist.”
“Since the crisis hit Greece it’s been hard to find work.”
➡ In another sense WORK can mean the place/company where your job is located.
“Where’s John?” – “He’s at work. He’ll be home later.”
“Is that the time? Oh no! I’m going to be late for work.”
“David, I’m at work so I can’t talk to you now. I’ll call you on my break, OK?”