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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Labour Force Survey Annual Eurostat Dataset, 2008

Variable Details

VariableLEAVREAS
LabelMain reason for leaving last job or business
Responses
0 Dismissed or made redundant 2447
1 A job of limited duration has ended 1205
2 Looking after children or incapacitated adults 2349
3 Other personal or family responsibilities 1193
4 Own illness or disability 3346
5 Education or training 0
6 Early retirement 2007
7 Normal retirement 4611
8 Compulsory military or community service 0
9 Other reasons 3145
99 Not applicable 173313
Sysmiss 14
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationLabour Force Survey Annual Eurostat Dataset, 2008
UniverseRespondents to the UK QLFS; see main QLFS documentation for details.;National
SamplingSee main QLFS documentation for details.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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