National Occupation and Employment Survey (ENOE), 2009
LFS-Q1, IPUMS Harmonized Subset
Mexico, 2009
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MEX_2009_LFS-Q1_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
Producer(s)
Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática (INEGI), IPUMS
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- MEX2009_LFS-Q1-H-H.dat
- MEX2009_LFS-Q1-P-H.dat
Other reason for looking for another job (MX2009H_P8B)
Data file: MEX2009_LFS-Q1-P-H.dat
Overview
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
807
End:
808
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
<div class="title">Employment and Occupation Questionnaire (Extended)</div></p>
<p><span class="h1">VIII. Additional job searching</span></p>
<p>8b. What is the main reason that [the respondent] is searching for another job?</p>
<div class="i1">[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________<br /><br />(Listen, record, and circle the option mentioned by the respondent)</div><div class="i2">[] 01 Fears losing current job, being laid off, or his/her contract is about to expire<br />[] 02 To increase his/her income while working the same hours<br />[] 03 To improve his/her working conditions (schedule, employment benefits, work environment)<br />[] 04 To obtain access to social security (IMSS or ISSSTE)<br />[] 05 To find employment that meets his/her education, experience, or capabilities<br />[] 06 To work independently<br />[] 07 To have more time to spend with family<br />[] 08 To have time to attend school or do other activities<br />[] 09 None of the above<br />[] 99 Doesn't know</div>
<p><span class="h1">VIII. Additional job searching</span></p>
<p>8b. What is the main reason that [the respondent] is searching for another job?</p>
<div class="i1">[First, write the response of the respondent and immediately classify it] ________<br /><br />(Listen, record, and circle the option mentioned by the respondent)</div><div class="i2">[] 01 Fears losing current job, being laid off, or his/her contract is about to expire<br />[] 02 To increase his/her income while working the same hours<br />[] 03 To improve his/her working conditions (schedule, employment benefits, work environment)<br />[] 04 To obtain access to social security (IMSS or ISSSTE)<br />[] 05 To find employment that meets his/her education, experience, or capabilities<br />[] 06 To work independently<br />[] 07 To have more time to spend with family<br />[] 08 To have time to attend school or do other activities<br />[] 09 None of the above<br />[] 99 Doesn't know</div>
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 00 | NIU (not in universe) |
| 01 | Afraid of losing current job, of layoffs, or of contract ending |
| 02 | Improve income but working the same hours |
| 03 | Improve working conditions (hours, work benefits, work environment) |
| 04 | Gain access to social security (IMSS or ISSSTE) |
| 05 | Have a job that matches schooling, experience, or training |
| 06 | Work independently |
| 07 | Have time to take care of or spend time with family |
| 08 | Have time to study or do other activities |
| 09 | Other reason |
| 99 | Unknown |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Interviewer instructions
<span class="h2">7.10 Battery VIII. Search for other job</span>
<br />The purpose of this battery of questions is to verify whether the people who said they were employed are looking for another job, as well as the reasons and the places they searched.</p>
<p>Through these questions, it is possible to identify employed persons who, through the action of seeking another job, put pressure on the labor market, which is important in the calculation of some employment indicators.</p>
<p><span class="em">Question 8b</span>
<br />This question is asked to employed persons looking for another job, who in the preceding question answered with option 4 or 9, to find out the main reason for their search.</p>
<p>[Omitted figure]</p>
<p>Instructions:</p>
<div class="i1">01. Fear losing their current job, downsizing or contract is about to terminate.</div><div class="i2">- Those who declare they are looking for another job foreseeing that their contract is about to terminate, or there will be a downsizing in the economic unit for which they currently work.</div><div class="i1">02. To improve their income working the same schedule</div><div class="i2">- Those who respond they are looking for another job to increase their income without being willing to increase the number of hours in their current work day.</div><div class="i1">03. To improve the work conditions (hours, employment benefits, work environment)</div><div class="i2">- Those who said they are looking for another job in which their working conditions are better than in their previous job, for example, in the relationship with their bosses or coworkers, to have more respect, to have a more accessible work schedule based on their personal situation.</div><div class="i1">04. To have social security (IMSS or ISSSTE)</div><div class="i2">- Those who respond they are looking for another job in which they can have medical care and benefits that provide Social Security or ISSSTE.</div><div class="i1">05. To have a job in accordance with their education, experience or training</div><div class="i2">- People who are looking for another job in which they can perform activities related to their studies or training.</div><div class="i1">06. To have an independent job</div><div class="i2">- Workers whose response indicates they are looking to start their own activity or business.</div><div class="i1">07. To have time to take care of or spend time with their family</div><div class="i2">- Those who respond that they are looking for another job in which they can have more time to spend with or care for their family.</div><div class="i1">08. To have time to study or do other activities</div><div class="i2">- Workers who say they are looking for another job with a schedule that permits them to study, participate in a sport, travel, etc.</div><div class="i1">09. None of the above</div><div class="i2">- People whose reasons cannot be classified in the preceding options, such as finding a job in a less risky area for personal safety or closer to home to save money on transportation.<br />- Sequence to follow. Regardless of the option circle, continue with question 9.</div>
<br />The purpose of this battery of questions is to verify whether the people who said they were employed are looking for another job, as well as the reasons and the places they searched.</p>
<p>Through these questions, it is possible to identify employed persons who, through the action of seeking another job, put pressure on the labor market, which is important in the calculation of some employment indicators.</p>
<p><span class="em">Question 8b</span>
<br />This question is asked to employed persons looking for another job, who in the preceding question answered with option 4 or 9, to find out the main reason for their search.</p>
<p>[Omitted figure]</p>
<p>Instructions:</p>
<div class="i1">01. Fear losing their current job, downsizing or contract is about to terminate.</div><div class="i2">- Those who declare they are looking for another job foreseeing that their contract is about to terminate, or there will be a downsizing in the economic unit for which they currently work.</div><div class="i1">02. To improve their income working the same schedule</div><div class="i2">- Those who respond they are looking for another job to increase their income without being willing to increase the number of hours in their current work day.</div><div class="i1">03. To improve the work conditions (hours, employment benefits, work environment)</div><div class="i2">- Those who said they are looking for another job in which their working conditions are better than in their previous job, for example, in the relationship with their bosses or coworkers, to have more respect, to have a more accessible work schedule based on their personal situation.</div><div class="i1">04. To have social security (IMSS or ISSSTE)</div><div class="i2">- Those who respond they are looking for another job in which they can have medical care and benefits that provide Social Security or ISSSTE.</div><div class="i1">05. To have a job in accordance with their education, experience or training</div><div class="i2">- People who are looking for another job in which they can perform activities related to their studies or training.</div><div class="i1">06. To have an independent job</div><div class="i2">- Workers whose response indicates they are looking to start their own activity or business.</div><div class="i1">07. To have time to take care of or spend time with their family</div><div class="i2">- Those who respond that they are looking for another job in which they can have more time to spend with or care for their family.</div><div class="i1">08. To have time to study or do other activities</div><div class="i2">- Workers who say they are looking for another job with a schedule that permits them to study, participate in a sport, travel, etc.</div><div class="i1">09. None of the above</div><div class="i2">- People whose reasons cannot be classified in the preceding options, such as finding a job in a less risky area for personal safety or closer to home to save money on transportation.<br />- Sequence to follow. Regardless of the option circle, continue with question 9.</div>
Description
Definition
This variable indicates other reasons for looking for another job.
Universe
Mexico 2009 Q1 LFS: Present persons age 12+ who were employed and looked for other job or looked to start a business for other reasons
concept
Concept
| var_concept.title | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Work Variables -- PERSON | IPUMS |