GSS 1972-2021 Cumulative Datafile

jbendmomonth last paid job ended

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B. Please also specify the month.

jbendyryear last paid job ended

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A. When did your last paid job end?

Total Cases: 68,846 (Range of valid codes: 1,936-2,016)

joborfamwould you remain in unsatisfying job for family

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B. Have you ever remained or would you remain in a job that was not satisfying 
for you for the benefit of your family life?

lowpayi would accept job for lower pay

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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? In order 
to get a job I would be willing? B. To accept a position with lower pay.

mortravli would accept a longer commute

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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? In order 
to get a job I would be willing? D. To travel longer to get to work.

moveawayi would move outside the usa for work

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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? In order 
to get a job I would be willing?  F. To move to a different country.

moveinusi would move within the usa for work

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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? In order 
to get a job I would be willing?  E. To move within America.

newskilli would accept job that requires new skills

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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? In order 
to get a job I would be willing? A. To accept a job that requires new skills.

nounemp5i would move within the usa for work

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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? In order 
to avoid unemployment I would be willing? E. To move within America

nounemp6i would move outside the usa for work

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To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? In order 
to avoid unemployment I would be willing? F. To move to a different country.

rcontactdo you have personal contact at work

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For each statement about your main job below, please circle one code to show 
how much you agree or disagree that it applies to your job. I. In my job, I 
have personal contact with other people.