GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

How important were each of the following as sources of the skills 
that you use in your job?  Would you say very important, important, 
somewhat important, or not at all important? 
A. Formal Schooling.

How important were each of the following as sources of the skills 
that you use in your job?  Would you say very important, important, 
somewhat important, or not at all important? 
B. Formal on-the-job training where you work now.

How important were each of the following as sources of the skills 
that you use in your job?  Would you say very important, important, 
somewhat important, or not at all important? 
C. Informal learning from co-workers or supervisors where you work 
now.

How important were each of the following as sources of the skills 
that you use in your job?  Would you say very important, important, 
somewhat important, or not at all important? 
D. Experience or training at a different employer.

When you are doing your job, do you usually do it in one place (like 
the same street address) or in several different places?

On any given day, is there some place where you find out where you 
will be working?

Do you have any kind of base of operations at all?

About how may people work at the location where your (husband/wife) 
works? (HAND CARD BY IF NOT ALREADY GIVEN TO R.) Count part-time as 
well as full-time employees in all areas, departments and buildings.

Some people think that it's important to stand up for your own 
opinion even if it makes others around you  uncomfortable. Others 
think that it's better to keep your views to yourself if they would 
make others around you uncomfortable. Which position comes closer to 
your view?

As I read each of the following statements, please tell me whether 
you strongly agree, agree, neither agree or disagree, disagree, or 
strongly disagree with it. 
A. You have to take care of yourself first, and if you have any 
energy left over, then help other people.

As I read each of the following statements, please tell me whether 
you strongly agree, agree, neither agree or disagree, disagree, or 
strongly disagree with it. 
B. People should be allowed to accumulate as much wealth as they can 
even if some make millions while others live in poverty.

Some people think America should promote equal opportunity for all, 
that is, allowing everyone to compete for jobs  and wealth on a fair 
and even basis. Other people think America should promote equal 
outcomes, that is, insuring that everyone has a decent standard of 
living and that there are only small differences in wealth and income 
betweenthe top and bottom in society. 
Which do you favor:  promoting equal opportunity or promoting equal 
outcomes?

A. There is a lot of discussion today about whether Americans are 
divided or united. Some say that Americans are united and in 
agreement about the most important values. Others think that 
Americans are greatly divided when it comes to the most important 
values. What is your view about this?

B. Sometimes people are asked to make great sacrifices for others in 
their family by caring for an elderly parent or a spouse who is 
seriously ill or injured. When someone is asked to give such care, is 
it their obligation to do so, or should they give care only if they 
really want to?