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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Labour Force Survey, 1985

Variable Details

VariableSKPDWKG
LabelEver had a job - when left last job
Responses
1 HAD JOB-LEFT < 3 MTHS 1978
2 HAD JOB-LEFT 3-6 MTHS 1650
3 HAD JOB-LEFT 6-12 MTHS 2752
4 HAD JOB-LEFT 12-18 MTHS 1868
5 HAD JOB-LEFT 18-24 MTHS 1568
6 HAD JOB-LEFT 24-36 MTHS 3284
7 HAD JOB-LEFT > 3 YRS 37407
8 Had job - left 4 yrs or more 69
9 not stated when left last job 7952
10 never had a job 1036
-9 Does not apply 2
-8 No answer 107624
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationLabour Force Survey, 1985
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