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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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    Default Re: Meaning

    Quote Originally Posted by rj1948 View Post
    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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    Default Re: Meaning

    Quote Originally Posted by rj1948 View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by rj1948 View Post
    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
    regard

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    Default Re: Meaning

    Quote Originally Posted by rj1948 View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by 2006 View Post
    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
    Last edited by venkatasu; 05-May-2008 at 15:55. Reason: typo error

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