Reason job ended
Datafile
Index term
Variable note:
The question which asks the reason why the most recent job ended - 'jbendreas' - changed from 'code one option' to 'code all that apply' in Wave 7. As a result of this change, from Wave 7 onward, instead of one variable w_jbendreas, there are 11 variables (0-1 not mentioned-mentioned).
Individual variables
| Variable name | Variable label | Datafile |
|---|---|---|
| jbendreas1 | Reason job ended: Promoted | indresp |
| jbendreas2 | Reason job ended: Left for better job | indresp |
| jbendreas3 | Reason job ended: Made redundant | indresp |
| jbendreas4 | Reason job ended: Dismissed/sacked | indresp |
| jbendreas5 | Reason job ended: Temporary job ended | indresp |
| jbendreas6 | Reason job ended: Took retirement | indresp |
| jbendreas7 | Reason job ended: Health reasons | indresp |
| jbendreas8 | Reason job ended: Left to have baby | indresp |
| jbendreas9 | Reason job ended: Look after family | indresp |
| jbendreas10 | Reason job ended: Look after other person | indresp |
| jbendreas11 | Reason job ended: Moved area | indresp |
| jbendreas97 | Reason job ended: Other reason | indresp |
Question asked in the latest wave:
annualemploymenthistory_w15.jbendreas
Question label:
Reason job ended
Question text:
Can you tell me why you stopped doing that job?
Question universe:
if [ff_ivlolw = 1 | ff_everint = 1] // Interviewed at prior wave or has been interviewed previously
And if [(EmpChk = 1 & ff_JBSTAT > 1 & ff_JBSTAT MIS|DK|REF) | (EMPCHK = 2 & ff_JBSTAT = 12|13 & NXTST = 1 & ff_JBSTAT MIS|DK|REF)] // Continuously employed since last interview OR Furloughed/Temp laid off status at last interview followed by paid work
And if [JbSamR = 2] // Not same employer as at last interview
Question interviewer instructions:
CODE ALL. PROBE “Any other reasons?”
Further details:
For further details about this question, please see the questionnaires
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