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Job Code for Second Job (Best code)

This data element is a "best" code, derived by applying the "best" code editing rules to the occupation code provided by the survey respondent.

Job Code for Second Job (recoded for public use)

This 6-digit code is the public use version of B_JOB_2ND_JOB_CAT. Derivation is based on the job code supplied in survey response. To see a complete list of occupation codes for this variable, click here.

Occupation Major Group for Second Job

This data element represents major occupation group and is derived from the first character of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:

• the first position contains a numeric character which represents the major occupation group
• the first and second positions contain numerics which collectively represent the minor occupation group
• positions three through five contain numerics which represent the original occupation code
• the last position, position six, may or may not be used; if used, it contains a character to flag certain situations

Occupation Minor Group for Second Job

This data element represents minor occupation group and is derived from the first two characters of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:

• the first position contains a numeric character which represents the major occupation group
• the first and second positions contain numerics which collectively represent the minor occupation group
• positions three through five contain numerics which represent the original occupation code
• the last position, position six, may or may not be used; if used, it contains a character to flag certain situations

Employer Sector (Recode)

Derivation of this 1-digit code is based on:

• C_JOB_88_EMPLR_EDUC_INST_TYPE and
• C_JOB_88_EMPLR_NON_EDUC_INST_TYPE

C_JOB_88_EMPLR_SECTOR_CD_SUMRY	when
1 (2-year college or Other School System)	C_JOB_88_EMPLR_EDUC_INST_TYPE = 1, 2 or 6
2 (4-year college or Medical Institution)	C_JOB_88_EMPLR_EDUC_INST_TYPE = 3, 4, 5 or 7
3 (Government)	C_JOB_88_EMPLR_NON_EDUC_INST_TYPE = 5, 6, 7 or 8
4 (Business/Industry)	C_JOB_88_EMPLR_NON_EDUC_INST_TYPE = 1, 2, 3, 4 or 9

Job Code for Principal Job in 1988 (Best code)

This data element is a "best" code, derived by applying the "best" code editing rules to the occupation code provided by the survey respondent.

Job Code for Principal Job in 1988 (recoded for public use)

This data element is the public use version of C_JOB_88_JOB_CAT. It has been recoded from reported data so that confidential information about survey respondents is not revealed. To see a complete list of occupation codes for this variable, click here.

Major Occupational Group for Principal Job in 1988

This data element represents major occupation group and is derived from the first character of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:

• the first position contains a numeric character which represents the major occupation group
• the first and second positions contain numerics which collectively represent the minor occupation group
• positions three through five contain numerics which represent the original occupation code
• the last position, position six, may or may not be used; if used, it contains a character to flag certain situations

Minor Occupational Group for Principal Job in 1988

This data element represents minor occupation group and is derived from the first two characters of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:

• the first position contains a numeric character which represents the major occupation group
• the first and second positions contain numerics which collectively represent the minor occupation group
• positions three through five contain numerics which represent the original occupation code
• the last position, position six, may or may not be used; if used, it contains a character to flag certain situations

Job Code for Last Job (Best code)

This element is a "best" code, derived by applying the "best" code editing rules to the occupation code provided by the survey respondent.

Job Code for Last Job (recoded for public use)

This 6-digit code is the public use version of B_JOB_LAST_JOB_CAT. Values have been altered to ensure the confidentiality of survey respondents. To see a complete list of occupation codes for this variable, click here.

Occupation Major Group Last Job

This data element represents major occupation group and is derived from the first character of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:

• the first position contains a numeric character which represents the major occupation group
• the first and second positions contain numerics which collectively represent the minor occupation group
• positions three through five contain numerics which represent the original occupation code
• the last position, position six, may or may not be used; if used, it contains a character to flag certain situations

Occupation Major Group Last Job

This data element represents major occupation group and is derived from the first character of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. It uses revised coding starting in 2003. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:

• the first position contains a numeric character which represents the major occupation group
• the first and second positions contain numerics which collectively represent the minor occupation group
• positions three through five contain numerics which represent the original occupation code
• the last position, position six, may or may not be used; if used, it contains a character to flag certain situations

C_JOB_LAST_JOB_CAT

Job Code for Last Job (Best code)

This element is a "best" code, derived by applying the "best" code editing rules to the occupation code provided by the survey respondent.

C_JOB_LAST_JOB_CAT_NEW

Job Code for Last Job (Best code)

This element is a "best" code, derived by applying the "best" code editing rules to the occupation code provided by the survey respondent. It uses revised coding starting in 2003.

Job Code for Last Job (recoded for public use)

This 6-digit code is the public use version of B_JOB_LAST_JOB_CAT. Values have been altered to ensure the confidentiality of survey respondents. To see a complete list of occupation codes for this variable, click here.

Job Code for Last Job (recoded for public use)

This 6-digit code is the public use version of B_JOB_LAST_JOB_CAT_NEW. Values have been altered to ensure the confidentiality of survey respondents. To see a complete list of occupation codes for this variable, click here.

Occupation Major Group Last Job

This data element represents major occupation group and is derived from the first character of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:

• the first position contains a numeric character which represents the major occupation group
• the first and second positions contain numerics which collectively represent the minor occupation group
• positions three through five contain numerics which represent the original occupation code
• the last position, position six, may or may not be used; if used, it contains a character to flag certain situations

Occupation Major Group Last Job

This data element represents major occupation group and is derived from the first character of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. It uses revised coding starting in 2003. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:

• the first position contains a numeric character which represents the major occupation group
• the first and second positions contain numerics which collectively represent the minor occupation group
• positions three through five contain numerics which represent the original occupation code
• the last position, position six, may or may not be used; if used, it contains a character to flag certain situations

Occupation Minor Group Last Job

This data element represents minor occupation group and is derived from the first two characters of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:

• the first position contains a numeric character which represents the major occupation group
• the first and second positions contain numerics which collectively represent the minor occupation group
• positions three through five contain numerics which represent the original occupation code
• the last position, position six, may or may not be used; if used, it contains a character to flag certain situations

Occupation Minor Group Last Job

This data element represents minor occupation group and is derived from the first two characters of the SESTAT 6-character occupation code. It uses revised coding starting in 2003. The 6-character occupation codes use the following schema:

• the first position contains a numeric character which represents the major occupation group
• the first and second positions contain numerics which collectively represent the minor occupation group
• positions three through five contain numerics which represent the original occupation code
• the last position, position six, may or may not be used; if used, it contains a character to flag certain situations

Year, Last Worked (recoded for public use)

This data element is the public use version of C_JOB_LAST_WRKD_YR. It has been recoded from reported data so that confidential information about survey respondents is not revealed.

Year Retired (Reasons for Working Part-Time: Retired) (Recoded for public use)

This data element is the public use version of C_JOB_PT_RETIRED_YR. It has been recoded from reported data so that confidential information about survey respondents is not revealed.

The following variables were combined to derive a 1-digit code:

Reasons for Working Part-time: Retired (C_JOB_PT_REAS_RETIRED), and
Reasons for Working Part-time: Layoff from a job (C_JOB_PT_REAS_LAYOFF), and
Reasons for Working Part-time: Student (C_JOB_PT_REAS_STUDENT), and
Reasons for Working Part-time: Chronic illness or permanent disability (C_JOB_PT_REAS_ILL_DISABLE), and
Reasons for Working Part-time: Other (C_JOB_PT_REAS_OTHR).

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