in the job vs on the job

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Both possible? Any difference?
 

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"Training is done on the job" ( as part of my job)

"I don't drink in the jod"
Yes, "on the job training" is a common expression, but "I don't drink in the job" is not. Do you mean that you don't drink at work?
 

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Yes, "on the job training" is a common expression, but "I don't drink in the job" is not. Do you mean that you don't drink at work?

Yes. That's what I meant. Do we ever say "in the job"?
 

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"I don´t drink on the job" is correct.
 

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Most things that mean "while I am at work" will be "on the job."
You can't drink on the job. I got on-the-job training. Etc.
 
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