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morganalin
Portugal

the best phrase...
 

Hi people how do you do???

I have a question: is the following sentence ok? - "my ideal job is computer programmer."Ermm
I know that the best one is "I would like to be a computer programmer, but is the other sentence ok too?
 
Have a nice day, evening or even night
 
Hugs

30 Apr 2009      





Carla Horne
United States

Hi,
 
I would say, "My ideal job is being a computer programmer, or my ideal job is to be a computer programmer."  Your last sentence, of course, is good. I hope this helps.
 
Carla Smile

30 Apr 2009     



ultimatule
Poland

I �d rather say "My dream job is a computer programmer", but ideal is acceptable...

What do others think?

30 Apr 2009     



maker1
Turkey

I �D SAY � � My ideal job is computer programming � � like when we say � �my job is teaching � � where as � �housewife �s job is cleaning, cooking etc. � �

30 Apr 2009     



annoh
Ireland

Hi
 
Most people here would use �My ideal job job would be a computer programmer. �
 
Hope this helps

30 Apr 2009     



morganalin
Portugal

Hi colleagues thanks a lot for your quickly reply and opinions.
Have a nice day
Thanks once again

30 Apr 2009     



hongduyen
Vietnam

Hi morganalin,
I agree with Carla and maker1. To answer the question "What �s your job?", you say: I �m a computer programmer./My job is programming computers.
Not My job is a computer programmer.
I hope this would help.Smile

30 Apr 2009