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Ways to Say "so how long" in English

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So how long have you been working for my

This asks about the length of time someone has worked for a particular family.

From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 40

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker is asking how long someone has been employed by the family.

Usage Scenario

Use this in a conversation to ask about someone's work history or job duration. The wording is specific and a bit formal, so it sounds less natural outside that exact context.

Better ways to say it

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How long have you worked for them?
2
How long have you been working here?
3
How long have you had this job?

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