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I am with the company.
Iwork with the company.
Is the usage of 'with'correct if I am employed in the company?

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I am with the company You work for the company.

I work with the company You don't work for the company, but you and the company work together to accomplish something.

That's my interpretation.

Put periods at the end your sentences.
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I am with the company
I work with the company
In one of the threads I came across similar sentences
'I am employed in a company'.

In this context I would like to know whether the usage of 'with ' is correct.
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In one of the threads I came across similar sentences
'I am employed in a company'.

In this context I would like to know whether the usage of 'with ' is correct.
This is based on my question in the post
usage of 'with' - regarding job.
rj1948 has posted a similar request and I wish the readers post their comment in this
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In one of the threads I came across similar sentences
'I am employed in a company'.

In this context I would like to know whether the usage of 'with ' is correct.
What sentence with "with" are you asking about now?

If you mean 'I am employed with a company.', I would not say that.
Some people may say that or say 'I am employed in a company.', but I would say 'I am employed by a company.'

You can be employed by a company but work at home. To me, '...in a company...' suggests that you work somewhere in company owned property.
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What sentence with "with" are you asking about now?

If you mean 'I am employed with a company.', I would not say that.
Some people may say that or say 'I am employed in a company.', but I would say 'I am employed by a company.'

You can be employed by a company but work at home. To me, '...in a company...' suggests that you work somewhere in company owned property.
I request the senior member confirm whether

I am with x company.
I am employed in x company.

can we say with = employed in
Can I say

I am employed by a company (for hire, for short term assignment, contractual jobs etc.)

If you are employed full time can I use by

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