Meaning
To no longer have employment.
Cultural Background
In the US, 'losing a job' often comes with a loss of health insurance, making it a very serious event. In Japan, there is a strong cultural emphasis on long-term employment, so losing a job can carry a higher social stigma. The term 'redundancy' is often used instead of 'losing a job' when it is due to company cutbacks.
Use 'my'
Always use a possessive pronoun like 'my' or 'his' before 'job'.
Don't say 'lost my work'
It sounds unnatural to native speakers.
Meaning
To no longer have employment.
Use 'my'
Always use a possessive pronoun like 'my' or 'his' before 'job'.
Don't say 'lost my work'
It sounds unnatural to native speakers.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
After the company closed, he ____ his job.
You lose a job when a company closes.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
This is the standard collocation.
Match the phrase to the meaning.
Match 'lose a job' to its meaning.
Losing a job means you are no longer employed.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Why are you sad?' B: 'I ____ my job today.'
Past tense is needed here.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesAfter the company closed, he ____ his job.
You lose a job when a company closes.
Which is correct?
This is the standard collocation.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Losing a job means you are no longer employed.
A: 'Why are you sad?' B: 'I ____ my job today.'
Past tense is needed here.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, it is a neutral, factual statement.
No, 'work' is uncountable here.
'Fired' implies you did something wrong; 'lost my job' is neutral.
Yes, it is a professional way to explain a gap.
Use 'I quit' or 'I resigned'.
Yes, 'laid off' is a specific type of losing a job.
Related Phrases
Get fired
similarInvoluntary termination due to performance.
Lay off
similarTermination due to company issues.
Be let go
similarA polite way to say fired.
