Work and Schooling > Wave 2

Longitudinal Wave

General Information

Title
Wave 2
Abstract
This is the second wave of the LISS-I Core Study Work and Schooling. The survey focuses on labour market participation, job characteristics, pensions and schooling .
Longitudinal Type
Longitudinal Wave
Begin date
02-06-2014
End date
30-06-2014
Researcher
Nelissen, J.
Publisher
CentERdata
Copyright
© 2014 CentERdata
Funding Organization
CentERdata/MESS Project
Cross-Cultural Psychology at Tilburg University
Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
DOI
https://doi.org/10.17026/dans-z42-bapv

Datasets and documentation

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Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch

Data Files

English SPSS file
English STATA file

Variables

Variable name Variable Label Variable Type
nomem_encrNumber of household member encryptedpreloaded
gu14b_mYear and month of the field work periodconstructed
gu14b000respondent has paid work according to household box datapreloaded
gu14b525primary occupationpreloaded
gu14b002respondent’s year of birthpreloaded
gu14b003respondent's agepreloaded
gu14b001Does the respondent have paid work?derived
gu14b004We first would like to hear how satisfied you are with the schooling that you have followed (so far)directly measured
gu14b005What is the highest level of education that you have completed with diploma or certificate?directly measured
gu14b006What then is the highest level of education that you have completed with diploma or certificate?directly measured
gu14b007What then is the highest level of education that you have completed with diploma or certificate?directly measured
gu14b530Did you: attend primary school?directly measured
gu14b531Did you: complete primary school?directly measured
gu14b532Did you: attend secondary education (high school)?directly measured
gu14b533Did you: complete secondary education?directly measured
gu14b534Did you: attend higher education (higher professional education, academic education)?directly measured
gu14b535Did you: complete higher education?directly measured
gu14b536Did you: work on a doctors degree/work as a Ph.D?directly measured
gu14b537Did you: obtain a doctors degree/finish Ph.D?directly measured
gu14b008What is the highest level of education that you have attended and for which you have or have not obtained a diploma or certificate?directly measured
gu14b009What then is the highest level of education that you have completed with or without obtaining a diploma or certificate?directly measured
gu14b010What then is the highest level of education that you have completed with or without obtaining a diploma or certificate?directly measured
gu14b011In what field did you complete your highest level of education? -General or no specific fielddirectly measured
gu14b012In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Teacher training or educationdirectly measured
gu14b013In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Artdirectly measured
gu14b014In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Humanities (modern or classical languages, history, theology, etc.)directly measured
gu14b015In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Social and behavioral studies (including organization studies, media, culture, sports and leisure studies, etc.)directly measured
gu14b016In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Economics, management, business administration, accountancydirectly measured
gu14b017In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Law, public administrationdirectly measured
gu14b018In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Mathematics, physics, ITdirectly measured
gu14b019In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Technology (including architecture, industry, crafts, construction, etc.)directly measured
gu14b020In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Agriculture, forestry, environmentdirectly measured
gu14b021In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Medical, health services, nursing, etc.directly measured
gu14b022In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Personal care services (home economics, hair dressing school, etc.)directly measured
gu14b023In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Catering, recreationdirectly measured
gu14b024In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Transport, logisticsdirectly measured
gu14b025In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Telecommunicationdirectly measured
gu14b026In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Public order and safety (police, army, fire brigade, etc.)directly measured
gu14b027In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - Other areadirectly measured
gu14b028In what field did you complete your highest level of education? - I don't knowdirectly measured
gu14b029What other area do you mean?directly measured
gu14b030Please indicate on a scale from 0 to 10 how your highest level of education suits the work that you now perform.directly measured
gu14b031Which of these statements best describes your situation? My education …directly measured
gu14b032Please indicate on a scale from 0 to 10 how your knowledge and skills suit the work you do.directly measured
gu14b033Which of the statements below best describes your situation? My knowledge and skills…directly measured
gu14b034Can you indicate on a scale from 0 to 10 whether your knowledge and skills create any problems in fulfilling your position?directly measured
gu14b088Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I perform paid work (even if it is just for one or several hours per week or for a brief period) or am on parental leavedirectly measured
gu14b089Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I am not working now, but have performed paid work in the pastdirectly measured
gu14b090Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I perform unpaid work while retaining my benefit or allowancedirectly measured
gu14b091Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I am looking for work following the loss of my previous jobdirectly measured
gu14b092Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I have performed paid work, but am released from the obligation to find a new job following the loss of my previous jobdirectly measured
gu14b093Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I am a first-time job seekerdirectly measured
gu14b094Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I am seeking work following a lengthy interruptiondirectly measured
gu14b095Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I am a pupil / studentdirectly measured
gu14b096Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I take care of the householddirectly measured
gu14b097Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I live off private meansdirectly measured
gu14b098Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I have taken early retirement or 'functioneel leeftijdsontslag' (FLO)directly measured
gu14b099Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I am a pensionerdirectly measured
gu14b100Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I am partly or wholly disabled for workdirectly measured
gu14b101Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I perform voluntary workdirectly measured
gu14b102Please indicate which of the following statements apply to your situation. Try to be as thorough as you can. - I perform paid work, but am looking for more or other workdirectly measured
gu14b103Have you ever performed paid work in the past (even if it was only for one or several hours per week or for a brief period)?directly measured
gu14b104Please indicate here which of these answers best describes your situation?directly measured
gu14b113For what percentage have you been pronounced disabled for work?directly measured
gu14b114For what reason did you take early retirement? - poor healthdirectly measured
gu14b115For what reason did you take early retirement? - reorganization in the business or organizationdirectly measured
gu14b116For what reason did you take early retirement? - because I wanted to and it was possibledirectly measured
gu14b117For what reason did you take early retirement? - because the employer wanted me todirectly measured
gu14b511For what reason did you take early retirement? - obliged, due to FLOdirectly measured
gu14b118For what reason did you take early retirement? - another reasondirectly measured
gu14b119At what age did you retire or take (early) retirement or FLO?directly measured
gu14b120Has your retirement been primarily a relief or a worry?directly measured
gu14b319In what year did you stop working?directly measured
gu14b320And in what month?directly measured
gu14b522long_time_unemployedconstructed
gu14b321If you could have chosen freely, in what year would you have wanted to stop working?directly measured
gu14b121Are (/In your last job) (/were) you an employee in permanent or temporary employment, an on-call employee or temp-staffer, or are (/were) you a self-employed/freelance worker, or an independent professional?directly measured
gu14b122In what type of organization do (did) you work (in your last job)?directly measured
gu14b123In what type of organization did you work in your very first job?directly measured
gu14b124Do (did) you participate in a partnership (Dutch: maatschap or vennootschap onder firma, VOF) (in your last job)?directly measured
gu14b125Are (were) you self-employed or do (did) you work in a family business, or are (were) you a freelancer?directly measured
gu14b126How many hours per week are (were) you employed in your (last) job, according to your employment contract?directly measured
gu14b523work_studentconstructed
gu14b127How many hours per week do (did) you (actually) work on average in your (last) job?directly measured
gu14b128How satisfied are you with your wages or salary or profit earnings.directly measured
gu14b129How satisfied are you with your working hours?directly measured
gu14b130How satisfied are you with the type of work that you do?directly measured
gu14b131How satisfied are you with the general atmosphere among your colleagues?directly measured
gu14b132How satisfied are you with your career so far?directly measured
gu14b133How satisfied are you with your current work?directly measured
gu14b134In which year did you enter into employment with your current employer?directly measured
gu14b135And in which month did you start your current job?directly measured
gu14b136How many minutes do you usually need to travel between your home and your work (one way)?directly measured
gu14b527Constructed variable: crow distance between home of household member and place of work of household member in kilometers.constructed
gu14b137How many kilometers do you usually need to travel to get from home to work?directly measured
gu14b138Does your job often require you to work outside regular office hours, that is, during hours other than between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.?directly measured
gu14b139During the course of the week, do you sometimes work in the evening between 6 p.m. and midnight? If so, how often does this happen?directly measured
gu14b140During the course of the week, do you sometimes work at night (after midnight)? If so, how often does that happen?directly measured
gu14b141Do you ever work during the weekend, and if so, how often does this happen?directly measured
gu14b142Do you have a (partial) 'working-at-home day'?directly measured
gu14b143Do (did) you have other jobs (a second work setting) or sideline jobs or do (did) you earn extra money in some other way at the moment you became unemployed or stopped working?directly measured
gu14b144How many hours per week do (did) you usually work in this sideline job or second work setting?directly measured
gu14b145How many hours per week in total would you like to work?directly measured
gu14b288If you were able to choose for yourself, at which age would you want (or have wanted) to stop working?directly measured
gu14b289At what age do you expect to retire or take early retirement (e.g. flexible pension or early retirement schemes, Dutch: VUT or FPU) or to stop working?directly measured
gu14b290If you were to stop working before your 65th year, do you expect to receive early pension benefits then (e.g. through flexible or early retirement schemes, Dutch: VUT or FPU)?directly measured
gu14b291If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - for health reasonsdirectly measured
gu14b292If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - I believe I have worked long enoughdirectly measured
gu14b293If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - more or less forced to by my employerdirectly measured
gu14b294If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - I would like to do something differentdirectly measured
gu14b295If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - I want to take it a bit easierdirectly measured
gu14b296If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - I don’t really like my work activitiesdirectly measured
gu14b297If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - the work is (becoming) too heavydirectly measured
gu14b298If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - due to impending layoffs or discontinuation of the job (following a reorganization, downsizing, closure, etc.)directly measured
gu14b299If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - because of the atmosphere on the job/at the departmentdirectly measured
gu14b300If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - for health reasons of my partner, children, parents (in-law)directly measured
gu14b301If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - partner stops workingdirectly measured
gu14b302If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - partner starts workingdirectly measured
gu14b303If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - partner starts working moredirectly measured
gu14b304If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - partner starts working lessdirectly measured
gu14b305If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - due to (changed) family situation at homedirectly measured
gu14b306If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - other reasondirectly measured
gu14b307If you were to stop working before your 65th year, for what reason or reasons would that be? - I don’t knowdirectly measured
gu14b308If it were to be possible, would you first wish to continue working part-time, or would you immediately stop working altogether, or does it not matter to you?directly measured
gu14b309How many hours per week would you want to continue working, then?directly measured
gu14b310Do you think that your partner will stop working at (more or less) the same time as you?directly measured
gu14b311Does the company where you currently work have a scheme for early retirement (Dutch: VUT) or pre-pension?directly measured
gu14b312Do you know what percentage of your wages you will receive, if you were (to be able to) take early retirement or pre-pension?directly measured
gu14b313Do you have any idea how high your total income will be when you turn 65?directly measured
gu14b314How high do you think your total net income will be per month, on average, when you reach 65?directly measured
gu14b315Do you think that your net monthly income at the age of 65 will be...?directly measured
gu14b316Do you expect that this net income will be sufficient to make ends meet?directly measured
gu14b317For what reason do you think that your monthly net income will not be sufficient to make ends meet?directly measured
gu14b318How much do you plan to eat into your accumulated capital per year?directly measured
gu14b322As per what period did you receive wages in your last job?directly measured
gu14b323How high was the net wage (per week/per 4 weeks/per month/per year) in your last job? - amountdirectly measured
gu14b324How high was the net wage (per week/per 4 weeks/per month/per year) in your last job? - currencydirectly measured
gu14b325How high was the net wage (per week/per 4 weeks/per month/per year) in your last job? - I don’t knowdirectly measured
gu14b512How high was the net wage (per week/per 4 weeks/per month/per year) in your last job? - I prefer not to saydirectly measured
gu14b326For what reason did you stop working?directly measured
gu14b327You have indicated that you are seeking work. Can you indicate which of these statements best describes your situation? / Are you currently looking for a (or another) job?directly measured
gu14b328For what reason are you not looking for paid work?directly measured
gu14b329For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I will (probably) lose my current jobdirectly measured
gu14b330For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I see my current job as temporarydirectly measured
gu14b331For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I want to earn moredirectly measured
gu14b332For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I want a job with better working conditionsdirectly measured
gu14b333For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I want a sideline job to earn some extra moneydirectly measured
gu14b334For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I want to work less hoursdirectly measured
gu14b335For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I want to work more hoursdirectly measured
gu14b336For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I don’t like my current jobdirectly measured
gu14b337For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - I want a job that offers more securitydirectly measured
gu14b338For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - due to changed circumstances at homedirectly measured
gu14b339For what reason(s) are you looking for another job? - otherdirectly measured
gu14b340Since what year have (had) you been looking for (other) work?directly measured
gu14b341And since what month?directly measured
gu14b342In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - responded to job vacanciesdirectly measured
gu14b343In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - placed personal advertisementsdirectly measured
gu14b344In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - personally inquired at employersdirectly measured
gu14b345In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - through friends and relationsdirectly measured
gu14b346In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - through job agenciesdirectly measured
gu14b347In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - through temp-staffing agenciesdirectly measured
gu14b348In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - placed/updated CV on the internetdirectly measured
gu14b349In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - actively engaged with job coachdirectly measured
gu14b350In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - tracked job vacancy advertsdirectly measured
gu14b351In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - in another waydirectly measured
gu14b352In what way have you been seeking work over the past two months? - I did not seek work over the past two monthsdirectly measured
gu14b353How often have you applied for a job over the past 2 months (in writing, by telephone or internet)?directly measured
gu14b354What is the main reason that you did not make any effort to find work over the past two months?directly measured
gu14b355Suppose a suitable job was available, would you be able to start within 2 weeks?directly measured
gu14b356How many hours per week do you want to work in the (a) new job?directly measured
gu14b357How many hours per week do you expect to have to work in the (a) new job?directly measured
gu14b358Within what period do you expect to find the kind of job you’re looking for?directly measured
gu14b359What net wages do you expect to receive in the (a) new job? - amountdirectly measured
gu14b360What net wages do you expect to receive in the (a) new job? - perioddirectly measured
gu14b361What net wages do you expect to receive in the (a) new job? - I don’t knowdirectly measured
gu14b513What net wages do you expect to receive in the (a) new job? - I prefer not to saydirectly measured
gu14b526You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - a fulltime job in my company amounts to less than 36 hoursdirectly measured
gu14b390You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - I am (was) not able to work more hours at my current (last) employerdirectly measured
gu14b391You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - due to a (changing) family situation at homedirectly measured
gu14b392You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - due to the health of my partner/children/grandchildren/parents (in law)directly measured
gu14b393You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - due to other activities at homedirectly measured
gu14b394You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - due to other activities outside homedirectly measured
gu14b395You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - for health reasonsdirectly measured
gu14b396You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - I am partly disabled for workdirectly measured
gu14b397You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - I have partly taken early retirement (Dutch: VUT)directly measured
gu14b398You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - I view(ed) a reduction in hours as a form of (partial) early retirementdirectly measured
gu14b399You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - I want(ed) to take it a bit easierdirectly measured
gu14b400You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - because I want to have more leisure timedirectly measured
gu14b401You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - other reason(s)directly measured
gu14b510You work(ed) for less than 36 hours. Can you indicate for what reason(s)? - not applicable; I am working 36 hours or moredirectly measured
gu14b402In what sector do you work? (/In what sector did you work in your last job)?directly measured
gu14b404What is your current profession?directly measured
gu14b405What profession did you exercise in your first job?directly measured
gu14b528How many people work (/worked) (approximately) in the branch/location where you mainly work (/worked) in your last job?directly measured
gu14b409Do (/Did) you supervise other employees in your profession or position?directly measured
gu14b410How many employees do (/did) you supervise (/supervise)?directly measured
gu14b411Does (or did) your current job (last job) offer the option of continuing to work, full-time or part-time, after the official retirement age?directly measured
gu14b412Can/Could you work at your own pace?directly measured
gu14b413Does/Did the work mean getting dirty?directly measured
gu14b414Is/Was your work dangerous?directly measured
gu14b415Do/Did you work with hazardous substances?directly measured
gu14b416Is/Was your work physically demanding?directly measured
gu14b417Do/Did you need to lift heavy objects?directly measured
gu14b418Do/Did you need to kneel or stoop?directly measured
gu14b419Is/Was your work tiring?directly measured
gu14b420Does/Did your work require mental effort?directly measured
gu14b421Do/Did you need to work with a lot of concentration?directly measured
gu14b422Does/Did your work ever get too busy?directly measured
gu14b423Do/Did you need to be able to relate well to other people?directly measured
gu14b424Are/Were you expected to work overhours?directly measured
gu14b425Do/Did you work irregular hours?directly measured
gu14b426I/was am satisfied with my job.directly measured
gu14b427My job is/was physically demanding.directly measured
gu14b428Because of a heavy work burden, I/was am continually under time pressure.directly measured
gu14b429There is/was very little freedom for me to determine how to do my work.directly measured
gu14b430I have/had the opportunity to learn new skills.directly measured
gu14b431I get/got sufficient support in difficult situations.directly measured
gu14b432I get/got the appreciation I deserve for my work.directly measured
gu14b433My salary/income is/was sufficient, given my effort and performance.directly measured
gu14b434My prospects of career advancement/promotion in my job are/were poor.directly measured
gu14b435It is/was uncertain whether my job will/would continue to exist.directly measured
gu14b436Do you have children and/or grandchildren? - childrendirectly measured
gu14b437Do you have children and/or grandchildren? - grandchildrendirectly measured
gu14b438Do you have children and/or grandchildren? - no children or grandchildrendirectly measured
gu14b439Do you have children younger than 8 years?directly measured
gu14b440Are you currently on parental leave?directly measured
gu14b441Since when have you been on parental leave and until when do you intend to remain on this leave? - month parental leave begandirectly measured
gu14b442Since when have you been on parental leave and until when do you intend to remain on this leave? - year parental leave begandirectly measured
gu14b443Since when have you been on parental leave and until when do you intend to remain on this leave? - month parental leave endsdirectly measured
gu14b529Since when have you been on parental leave and until when do you intend to remain on this leave? - year parental leave endsdirectly measured
gu14b445For how many hours per week is the parental leave?directly measured
gu14b446Are you currently working less hours in order to care for your children and/or grandchildren?directly measured
gu14b447For how many of your children and/or grandchildren do you care during the hours that you started working less? - number of childrendirectly measured
gu14b448For how many of your children and/or grandchildren do you care during the hours that you started working less? - number of grandchildrendirectly measured
gu14b449How many hours per week are you working less on account of the care for your (grand) children?directly measured
gu14b450Do you provide informal care?directly measured
gu14b451Are you currently working less hours because you provide informal care?directly measured
gu14b452number of hours worked less:directly measured
gu14b453How many hours per week have you started working less because of this informal care, and since when? - monthdirectly measured
gu14b454How many hours per week have you started working less because of this informal care, and since when? - yeardirectly measured
gu14b455To whom are you providing informal care? - parentsdirectly measured
gu14b456To whom are you providing informal care? - parents-in-lawdirectly measured
gu14b457To whom are you providing informal care? - other family membersdirectly measured
gu14b458To whom are you providing informal care? - other personsdirectly measured
gu14b496Was it difficult to answer the questions?directly measured
gu14b497Were the questions sufficiently clear?directly measured
gu14b498Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?directly measured
gu14b499Was it an interesting subject?directly measured
gu14b500Did you enjoy answering the questions?directly measured
gu14b501Starting date of the questionnaireconstructed
gu14b502Starting time of the questionnaireconstructed
gu14b503End date of the questionnaireconstructed
gu14b504End time of the questionnaireconstructed
gu14b505Duration in secondsderived

Questions

Questionnaire: W&S wave 2

This questionnaire was administered in Dutch.

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Response Information

Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 1,671 (100%)
Non-response: 388 (23.2%)
Response: 1,283 (76.8%)
Complete: 1,271 (76.1%)
Incomplete: 12 (0.7%)
Collection Events
Period
02-06-2014 to 30-06-2014
Sample
Panel members aged 16 years or older
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents