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Pleasehelp Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

At/for

I work at the embassy. Or

I work for the embassy.

I know both are ok but what about the meaning? I know there's a slight difference but all in all it essentially means the same thing. No?
  

Top answer

If you work at the embassy, then that is the place, the location, where you work. If you work for the embassy, then they are your employers, regardless of the location of your work.

— Doctor D

  • If you work at the embassy, then that is the place, the location, where you work.
  • If you work for the embassy, then they are your employers, regardless of the location of your work.
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If you work at the embassy, then that is the place, the location, where you work.
If you work for the embassy, then they are your employers, regardless of the location of your work.
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Doctor DIf you work at the embassy, then that is the place, the location, where you work.
If you work for the embassy, then they are your employers, regardless of the location of your work.

Which is more commonly used?
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Both are equally common. Which is correct depends upon you. You could work for or at the embassy or you could work both for and at the embassy. Pick one.
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