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Is there a word that means something like "someone who does the same job as me"?
I've thought of colleague and co-worker. These both indicate that someone works at the same place, or some other kind of work relationship, but they don't indicate that the job is the same.
The best I've come up with is my fellow-X, but this feels cumbersome.
A synonym for colleague is cooperator; or associate.
Consider teleworker:
someone who works from home, and communicates with their employer, customers etc using a computer, telephone etc.
(Longman)
EDIT: As the dictionary definition says, the means of communication with the employer are not limited to computers. Phone, beeper and other means are possible. A teleworker seamstress with no computer is therefore also possible. Maybe she uses her Android smartphone, or a landline, why not? From a job site called Telework Recruiting:
We are looking for an experienced seamstress to become part of our London team. Candidates must be able to work from home with their own equipment.
Best Answer
My Webster's lists the following synonyms for colleague:
None of these really work in the sense you're looking for, something that means "in exactly the same job" as you.
If no one strikes gold for you here, I would suggest that one alternative for you is to be more specific about the actual job function: