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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Understanding Society: Waves 1-4, 2009-2013

Variable Details

Variableb_memploy
Labelmoved for employment reasons
Responses
-9 missing 0
-8 inapplicable 50494
-7 proxy 3882
-2 refused 0
-1 don't know 0
1 employer moved job to another workplace 15
2 different job with same employer 27
3 moved to start a new job with a new employer 83
4 to be nearer work, sam workplace 50
5 moved to start own business 3
6 decided to relocate own business 2
7 salary increased so could afford to move home 0
8 moved to look for work 10
9 retirement (self or spouse) 3
10 none of the above/other reason 28
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationUnderstanding Society: Waves 1-4, 2009-2013
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