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    Default Which sounds more correct?

    Are they all grammatically possible?

    - Since December 2004 on, when I came back to England, I have been working for Armani Brand.

    . From December 2004 on, when I came back to England, I have been employed at Armani Brand.

    . From/Since December 2004 on, when I came back to England, I have been being employed at Armani Brand.

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    Default Re: Which sounds more correct?

    Since December 2004, when I came back to England, I have been working for Armani Brand.

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    Since December 2004, when I came back to England, I have been employed by Armani Brand.

    "From December 2004 on" doesn't sound good to me.

    "I have been being employed" is not grammatical.
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    Default Re: Which sounds more correct?

    Quote Originally Posted by SoothingDave View Post
    "I have been being employed" is not grammatical.
    This form is grammatical, but it is rarely needed or used. It is not appropriate in dilodi's sentences.
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