"It can help me in this work" - problem with the preposition

[angelene001]

Is this sentence correct?
"I'm very patient. It can help me in this work"
(I'm applying for a job as a teacher)

According to the dictionary the only possible preposition after "help" is "with".
But I feel that it doesn't convey that meaning.

 

[Barb_D]

Try this instead: I am very patient, which can be helpful in this line of work.

 

[SoothingDave]

Your dictionary is simplifying things for you. There is nothing wrong with your sentence.