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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Family Resources Survey, 2009-2010

Variable Details

VariableRETREAS
LabelReason for retiring below pension age
Responses
1 Because of ill-health 10
2 Ill-health of family member/other rel/friend 3
3 Compulsory redundancy/dismissed 11
4 I had reached my employer's fixed ret. age 4
5 I was offered reasonable financial terms 28
6 To spend more time with my family 5
7 I wanted to give up work/wanted a change 19
8 Other reason - involving own choice 8
9 Other reason (none of the above) 4
-1 43664
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationFamily Resources Survey, 2009-2010
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