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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Annual Population Survey Household Dataset, January - December, 2016

Variable Details

VariableWRKLNG7
LabelWhy a respondent is working past state pension age - 7
Responses
1 To pay for essential items 0
2 To pay for desirable items 0
3 To boost pension pot 0
4 Not ready to stop work 0
5 Employer needs your experience or you are needed in the fami 0
6 Due to opportunities to work more flexible hours 3
7 Other 26
-9 Does not apply 341020
-8 No answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationAnnual Population Survey Household Dataset, January - December, 2016
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