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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey, January - December, 2016

Variable Details

VariableMAINRET
LabelMain reason why a respondent is working past state pension age
Responses
1 To pay for essential items 1030
2 To pay for desirable items 548
3 To boost pension pot 491
4 Not ready to stop work 3706
5 Employer needs your experience or you are needed in the fami 492
6 Due to opportunities to work more flexible hours 99
7 Other 586
-9 Does not apply 282171
-8 No answer 53
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey, January - December, 2016
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