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SESTAT NSCG 1997

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A20.

(IF YES) What were your reasons for having an alternative or temporary work arrangement during the week of April 15?
For this study, being self-employed is considered an alternative working relationship
Mark (X) Yes or No for each

1. Schedule flexibility

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Only type of work you could find

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Gain experience that may lead to a permanent job

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Better pay

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Family-related reasons (e.g., children, spouse?s job moved)

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. In school or some type of training program

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Enjoy being your own boss

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Employer changed your status to temporary

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Other reason ? Specify: ______________________________________

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

A21.

Which factors in A20 represent your two main reasons for holding alternative or temporary employment or being self-employed?
Enter the number of the appropriate reason from A20 above

1. _____ First reason
2. _____ Second reason (Enter "0" if no second reason)

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SESTAT SDR 1997

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A22.

(IF YES) What were your reasons for having an alternative or temporary work arrangement during the week of April 15?
For this study, being self-employed is considered an alternative working relationship
Mark (X) Yes or No for each

1. Schedule flexibility

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. Only type of work you could find

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Gain experience that may lead to a permanent job

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Better pay

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Family-related reasons (e.g., children, spouse?s job moved)

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. In school or some type of training program

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. Enjoy being your own boss

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Employer changed your status to temporary

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Other reason ? Specify: ___________________________________

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

A23.

Which factors in A22 represent your two main reasons for holding alternative or temporary employment or being self-employed?
Enter the number of the appropriate reason from A22 above

1. _____ First reason
2. _____ Second reason (Enter ?0? if no second reason)

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SESTAT NSRCG 1997

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A14.

Which of the following were reasons why you were not enrolled or taking college courses during that time period?
Mark (X) Yes or No for each

1. You had achieved your educational goals (at least temporarily)

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

2. You were waiting for the next school term to start

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

3. Financial reasons (e.g., too expensive, needed the money for other priorities)

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

4. Had a job, needed to work

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

5. Had to stop due to family responsibilities (e.g., caring for children or other family members, had a baby)

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

6. Moved, could no longer take courses at the school you were attending

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

7. No longer certain of which field of study you wanted to pursue

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

8. Needed a break, tired of going to school

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

9. Other ? Specify: __________________________________

1 [ ] Yes 2 [ ] No

A14a.

Which two reasons marked in A14 represent your most important reasons for not taking college courses during that time period? Enter number of appropriate reason from A14 above.

1. _____ MOST important reason
2. _____ SECOND MOST important reason (Enter "0" if only one reason selected in A14.)

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