Learn English – What are differences between “job” and “work”

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Do you enjoy your job?

Can I use "work" instead of "job" in that sentence? Are they synonyms? How about this sentence:

"Do you want to go for a drink after work?"

Best Answer

To me its basically a distinction between:

work - the physical activity itself, or the time spent working.

and

job - the actual position, functions, duties that describe the work you do. Generally used in a broader sense than work.

For example:

I work from 8 to 5.
I will be working at the branch office this week.

and for your examples:

Do you enjoy your work? (This is OK, referring to the actual work functions you perform.)
Do you want to go for a drink after work? (work refers to the time you were working that day.)

As for job:

Do you enjoy your job? (This is OK, but more a question about your overall opinion about your position, what you do, how well you work with other, your boss, etc.)
Did you apply for that job yet?
It was a difficult job but someone had to do it.
I did not understand the job requirements.

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