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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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Which one is correct?

Since his joining date was on December 30, 2012, he should be paid from 30.12.12 to 31.12.2013, but you didn't include these 2 days in his salary
As his joining date was on December 30, 2012, he should be paid from 30.12.12 to 31.12.2013, but you didn't include these 2 days in his salary.
  

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The only difference I can see between these two sentences is the first word. You can use either 'since' or 'as'. However, your use of the dates is inconsistent.

  • The only difference I can see between these two sentences is the first word.
  • You can use either 'since' or 'as'.
  • However, your use of the dates is inconsistent.
  • 12' (day before month — the preferred British usage).
  • 13'.
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The only difference I can see between these two sentences is the first word.

You can use either 'since' or 'as'.

However, your use of the dates is inconsistent. You say 'December 30, 2012' (month before day — the North American preference), then shorten it to '30.12.12' (day before month — the preferred British usage).

Then if you say '30.12.12', you should go on to say
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Thank you for your kind help.

It was typographical error, the date was 30.12.12 to 31.01.13 (thanks for catching that)

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