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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey, January - December, 2014

Variable Details

VariableMAINRET
LabelMain reason why in paid employment
Responses
1 To pay for essential items 1337
2 To pay for desirable items 660
3 To boost pension pot 573
4 Not ready to stop work 3894
5 Employer needs your experience or you are needed in the fami 545
6 Due to opportunities to work more flexible hours 96
7 Other 768
-9 Does not apply 311817
-8 No answer 67
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey, January - December, 2014
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