Routing for UAS505

main_intro
This survey asks some questions about activities you may do for pay, as well how you handle day to day financial needs.
q008 (current employment situation)
What best describes your current employment situation? Please select only one.
1 Working full-time (whether you are self-employed or working for someone else)
2 Working part-time (whether you are self-employed or working for someone else)
3 Temporarily laid-off (this means that you expect to get back to your previous workplace)
4 On sick or other leave from a job
5 Have no job but would like to have a job
6 Have no job and not interested in having a job
if q008 in [5,6] then
if (sizeof(q008a_order) = 0) then
q008a_order := shuffleArray(array(1 => 1, 2 => 2, 3 => 3, 4 => 4, 5 => 5, 6 => 6, 7 => 7, 8 => 8, 9 => 9))
q008a_order[10] := 10
End of if
Group of questions presented on the same screen
q008a (why not have job)
You reported that you currently do not have a job. What are the reasons why you do not have a job?
  • Check all that apply
1 Lost a job and have not been able to find new work since then
2 Unable to work due to disability or other medical reasons
3 Retiree or early retiree
4 Student, at school, or in training
5 Taking care of a child/children or elderly relatives (not for pay)
6 I lack the necessary skills, qualifications, or education
7 I lack transportation to or from work
8 Currently attending school or other training
9 Lack of access to high-speed internet
10 Other (please specify):
q008a_other (other why not have job)
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End of group of questions
elseif q008 in [1,2,3,4] then
Fill code of question 'FLQ013' executed
q013 (how many jobs)
[Altogether, how many jobs do you have (including any job from which you were temporarily laid off, but excluding volunteer or other unpaid work)? A job means any formal paying job, whether full-time or part-time, at which you have been employed for at least two consecutive weeks./Altogether, how many jobs do you have, excluding volunteer or other unpaid work? A job means any formal paying job, whether full-time or part-time, at which you have been employed for at least two consecutive weeks.]
  • Please enter a number in the box below.
RANGE 0..100
if q008 in [1,2] then
Fill code of question 'FLq008' executed
if q008_randomizer = empty then
q008_randomizer := mt_rand(1,2)
End of if
if q008_randomizer = 1 then
q008b_questions := array(1 => "q008b1",2 => "q008b2", 3 => "q008b3", 4 => "q008b4", 5 => "q008b5", 6 => "q008b6")
if (sizeof(q008b_order) = 0) then
q008b_order := shuffleArray(array(1 => 1, 2 => 2, 3 => 3, 4 => 4, 5 => 5, 6 => 6))
End of if
Group of questions presented on the same screen
q008b_intro
[Think about your main job. By "main" we mean the one at which you typically work the most hours.

Suppose you were thinking of leaving your main job, but you would consider staying if certain aspects of the job were to change./You reported that you are currently employed.

Suppose you are thinking of leaving your job, but you would consider staying if certain aspects of the job were to change.]

I would remain with my employer if...

Subgroup of questions
Loop from 1 to 6
Value of question 'q008b_questions[q008b_order[cnt]]' asked as question
End of loop
End of subgroup of questions
End of group of questions
Else
q008c_questions := array(1 => "q008c1",2 => "q008c2", 3 => "q008c3", 4 => "q008c4", 5 => "q008c5", 6 => "q008c6")
if (sizeof(q008c_order) = 0) then
q008c_order := shuffleArray(array(1 => 1, 2 => 2, 3 => 3, 4 => 4, 5 => 5, 6 => 6))
End of if
Group of questions presented on the same screen
q008c_intro
[Think about your main job. By "main" we mean the one at which you typically work the most hours.

Suppose you are happy in your main job, but would consider leaving if certain aspects of the job were to change./You reported that you are currently employed.

Suppose you are happy in your job, but would consider leaving if certain aspects of the job were to change.]

I would leave my employer if...

Subgroup of questions
Loop from 1 to 6
Value of question 'q008c_questions[q008c_order[cnt]]' asked as question
End of loop
End of subgroup of questions
End of group of questions
End of if
End of if
End of if
if q008 in [1,2,3,4] then
Fill code of question 'FLq98_1' executed
Fill code of question 'FLq98_2' executed
Group of questions presented on the same screen
q018a (income before taxes)
How much do you make before taxes and other deductions at your [main/current] job, including any bonuses, overtime pay, tips, or commissions? Please select the time frame (that is, per hour, per week, etc.) that is most suitable for you to report your pay. [

Please report usual earnings for times when you are not temporarily laid-off./

Please report usual earnings for times when you are not on sick or other leave from a job]
RANGE 0..99999996
q018b (time period income before taxes)
Per:
1 Hour
2 Week
3 Two weeks
4 Month
5 Year
End of group of questions
if q008 in [1,2] then
q099 (average monthly take-home pay of main job cover monthly essential expenses)
Think about your [main/current] job, and your monthly essential expenses.

Essential expenses include - but are not limited to - housing, food, utilities, car expenses, childcare, debt payments, and insurance or medical needs.

Does your average monthly take-home pay of your main job cover your monthly essential expenses?
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
End of if
End of if
q027a_questions := array(1 => "q027a1",2 => "q027a2",3 => "q027a3",4 => "q027a4",5 => "q027a5",6 => "q027a6",7 => "q027a7",8 => "q027a8",9 => "q027a9",10 => "q027a10",11 => "q027a11",12 => "q027a12",13 => "q027a13",14 => "q027a14",15 => "q027a15")
if sizeof(q027a_order) = 0 then
q027a_order := shuffleArray(array(1 => 1, 2 => 2, 3 => 3, 4 => 4, 5 => 5, 6 => 6, 7 => 7, 8 => 8, 9 => 9, 10 => 10, 11 => 11, 12 => 12, 13 => 13, 14 => 14, 15 => 15))
q027a_order[16] := 98
End of if
Group of questions presented on the same screen
q027a_intro
For each of the informal paid activities or side jobs listed in the table below, please respond to the following question:

In 2022, did you engage in any of the following activities for pay?
  • Please provide a response for each row listed below.
Subgroup of questions
Loop from 1 to 15
Value of question 'q027a_questions[q027a_order[cnt]]' asked as question
End of loop
q027a98 (engage Other informal paid activity or side jobs)
Other informal paid activity or side jobs (please specify):
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
End of subgroup of questions
q027a98_other (engage specify Other informal paid activity or side jobs)
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End of group of questions
if q027a1 = 1 OR q027a2 = 1 OR q027a3 = 1 OR q027a4 = 1 OR q027a5 = 1 OR q027a6 = 1 OR q027a7 = 1 OR q027a8 = 1 OR q027a9 = 1 OR q027a10 = 1 OR q027a11 = 1 OR q027a12 = 1 OR q027a13 = 1 OR q027a14 = 1 OR q027a15 = 1 OR q027a98 = 1 then
q028a (when last engage in any of informal paid activities or side jobs)
When did you last engage in any of these informal paid activities or side jobs?
1 Within the last 7 days
2 Between 8 to 30 days ago
3 Between 1 and 3 months ago
4 Between 3 and 6 months ago
5 More than 6 months ago
Group of questions presented on the same screen
q031b_intro
In a typical month in which you do/did this activity, how much money do/did you typically earn doing this activity?

Subgroup of questions
if q027a1 = 1 then
q031b1 ($ per month Babysitting)
Babysitting
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a2 = 1 then
q031b2 ($ per month House sitting)
House sitting
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a3 = 1 then
q031b3 ($ per month Dog walking)
Dog walking
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a4 = 1 then
q031b4 ($ per month Yard or lawn care (i.e., mowing, weeding, etc.))
Yard or lawn care (i.e., mowing, weeding, etc.)
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a5 = 1 then
q031b5 ($ per month Housecleaning)
Housecleaning
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a6 = 1 then
q031b6 ($ per month House painting)
House painting
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a7 = 1 then
q031b7 ($ per month Eldercare services)
Eldercare services
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a8 = 1 then
q031b8 ($ per month Providing services to other people)
Providing services to other people (for example picking up their dry cleaning, helping people move houses, running errands, booking travel, or other personal assistance)
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a9 = 1 then
q031b9 ($ per month Selling goods at consignment shops)
Selling goods at consignment shops
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a10 = 1 then
q031b10 ($ per month Selling goods on eBay, craigslist, or similar websites)
Selling goods on eBay, craigslist, or similar websites
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a11 = 1 then
q031b11 ($ per month Renting out property)
Renting out property such as your car, your place of residence, or other items you own
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a12 = 1 then
q031b12 ($ per month Driving for a ride sharing service)
Driving for a ride sharing service like Uber, Lyft, or Sidecar
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a13 = 1 then
q031b13 ($ per month Responding to surveys)
Responding to surveys, including phone surveys, online surveys, and in-person surveys
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a14 = 1 then
q031b14 ($ per month Getting paid to complete tasks online through websites)
Getting paid to complete tasks online through websites such as Amazon Mechanical Turk, Fiverr, or similar sites (examples of such tasks include, but are not limited to, editing documents, reviewing resumes, writing songs, creating graphic designs, rating pictures, etc.)
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a15 = 1 then
q031b15 ($ per month Posting videos, blog posts, or other content online)
Posting videos, blog posts, or other content online, such as on YouTube, and receiving pay (including ad revenues or commissions) as a result
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
if q027a98 = 1 then
q031b98 ($ per month Other informal paid activity or side jobs)
[engage specify Other informal paid activity or side jobs[]]
RANGE 0..99999996
End of if
End of subgroup of questions
End of group of questions
if sizeof(q032b_order) = 0 then
q032b_order := shuffleArray(array(1 => 1, 2 => 2, 3 => 3, 4 => 4, 5 => 5, 6 => 6, 7 => 7))
q032b_order[8] := 8
End of if
Group of questions presented on the same screen
q032b ( reasons currently engaged in informal paid activities or side job)
You indicated that you are currently engaged in informal paid activities or side jobs. What are the reasons why you are currently engaged in these informal paid activities or side jobs?
  • Please select all that apply.
1 To earn money as a primary source of income
2 To earn extra money on top of pay from a current job, retirement, pension, disability, or other regular source of income
3 To maintain existing job-related skills
4 To acquire new job-related skills
5 To network/meet people
6 Just for fun (as a hobby)
7 My other wages do not keep up with cost of living
8 Other (please specify):
q032b_other (other reasons currently engaged in informal paid activities or side job)
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End of group of questions
End of if
Group of questions presented on the same screen
q039 (negative economic events in past 24 months)
Have you experienced any of the following negative economic events in the past 24 months?
  • Please select all that apply.
1 I lost a job
2 My hours were reduced in a job
3 I had my pay cut
4 I experienced a wage freeze
5 My spouse or partner lost a job
6 My spouse/partner had hours cut
7 My spouse/partner had their pay cut
8 My spouse/partner had wage freeze
9 My home went into foreclosure
10 I filed for personal bankruptcy
11 A business I own(ed) filed for bankruptcy
12 I have not experienced any negative economic event in the past 24 months
13 My spouse/partner has not experienced any negative economic event in the past 24 months
14 Other (please specify):
q039_other (other negative economic events in past 24 months)
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End of group of questions
if (cardinal(q039) = 1 AND (q039 = 12 OR q039 = 13)) OR (cardinal(q039) = 2 AND 12 in q039 and 13 in q039) then
Else
if q039 = response then
q040 (decision participate informal work influenced by negative economic events)
Was your decision to participate or not in informal work (including survey-taking) influenced by a negative economic event(s) that you and/or your partner experienced in the past 2 years?
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
End of if
End of if
if q008 < 5 AND (q027a1 = 1 OR q027a2 = 1 OR q027a3 = 1 OR q027a4 = 1 OR q027a5 = 1 OR q027a6 = 1 OR q027a7 = 1 OR q027a8 = 1 OR q027a9 = 1 OR q027a10 = 1 OR q027a11 = 1 OR q027a12 = 1 OR q027a13 = 1 OR q027a14 = 1 OR q027a15 = 1 OR q027a98 = 1) then
q037 (how much time expect devote to informal paid activities or side jobs compared to today)
Twelve months from now, how much time do you expect to devote to informal paid activities or side jobs compared to today?
1 More time
2 About the same
3 Less time
End of if
if q008 in [1,2,4] AND (q027a1 = 1 OR q027a2 = 1 OR q027a3 = 1 OR q027a4 = 1 OR q027a5 = 1 OR q027a6 = 1 OR q027a7 = 1 OR q027a8 = 1 OR q027a9 = 1 OR q027a10 = 1 OR q027a11 = 1 OR q027a12 = 1 OR q027a13 = 1 OR q027a14 = 1 OR q027a15 = 1 OR q027a98 = 1) then
q034 (how compare average pay informal work to formal job)
How do you think the average pay you receive for informal paid activities or side jobs compares to your pay from a formal job for the same amount of time?
1 Informal pay is higher
2 Informal pay is about the same
3 Informal pay is lower
End of if
q106a (participate currently in government assistance programs)
Do you currently participate in any government assistance programs?
  • Types of government assistance include housing, food, childcare, healthcare, etc.
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
if sizeof(q106b_order) = 0 then
q106b_order := shuffleArray(array(1 => 1, 2 => 2, 3 => 3, 4 => 4))
q106b_order[5] := 5
End of if
if q106a = 1 then
Group of questions presented on the same screen
q106b ( kinds of government assistance program receiving)
What kinds of government assistance do you receive?
  • Please check all that apply.
1 Housing
2 Food
3 Childcare
4 Healthcare
5 Other (please specify):
q106b_other (other kinds of government assistance program receiving)
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End of group of questions
End of if
q104 (declined working additional hours, promotion, raise afraid lose form of government assistance)
In the past 12 months, have you declined working additional hours, declined a promotion, or declined a raise because you were afraid you might lose a form of government assistance you were receiving at the time?
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
if q104 = 1 then
q106c_order := q106b_order
q106c_order[6] := 6
Group of questions presented on the same screen
q105 (when declined working additional hours, promotion, raise afraid lose form of government assistance)
When did you decline additional hours, a promotion, or a raise because you were afraid you might lose government assistance?
1 In the last 30 days
2 In the past 1 to 6 months
3 In the past 7 to 12 months
q106c ( kinds of government assistance program would have lost)

Which government assistance programs would you have lost?
  • Please check all that apply.
1 Housing
2 Food
3 Childcare
4 Healthcare
5 Other (please specify):
6 None of the above
q106c_other (other kinds of government assistance program would have lost)
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End of group of questions
End of if
q150 (changed or accepted new jobs in the past 12 months)
Have you changed or accepted new jobs in the past 12 months?
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
if q150 = 1 then
if sizeof(q151_order) = 0 then
q151_order := shuffleArray(array(1 => 1, 2 => 2, 3 => 3, 4 => 4, 5 => 5, 6 => 6, 7 => 7, 8 => 8, 9 => 9, 10 => 10))
q151_order[11] := 11
End of if
Group of questions presented on the same screen
q151 (why decide to change jobs)
Why did you decide to change jobs?
  • Please check all that apply.

The new job...
1 ...offers better pay
2 ...is closer to home
3 ...has more flexible work hours
4 ...offers better work-from-home arrangements
5 ...offers better benefits
6 ...is less stressful
7 ...is a better fit with my interest
8 ...allows for a better work-life balance
9 ...has better development opportunities
10 ...allows me to both get income and government assistance
11 Other (please specify):
q151_other (other why decide to change jobs)
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End of group of questions
End of if
q109 (likelihood will quit main/current job in next 12 months)
What is the likelihood that you will quit your main/current job in the next 12 months?
1 I don't see myself quitting in the next 12 months
2 Very unlikely
3 Unlikely
4 I'm neutral about quitting
5 Likely
6 Extremely likely
7 I am definitely quitting my job in the next 12 months
q043 (how financial situation of household changed)
Please describe your household’s financial situation compared to 12 months ago.

My household's financial situation has…
1 ...gotten a lot worse in the last 12 months
2 ...gotten somewhat worse in the last 12 months
3 ...stayed about the same as 12 months ago
4 ...improved somewhat in the last 12 months
5 ...improved a lot in the last 12 months
al100 (primary caregiver for a child/children under the age of 18)
Are you a primary caregiver for a child/children under the age of 18?
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
if al100 = 1 and q008 in [1,2] then
al101 (how many days late/absent work because take child to school or daycare)
In the last 30 days, how many days were you late or absent from work because you needed to take a child to school or daycare?
1 One or fewer days
2 2-3 days
3 4-5 days
4 More than 5 days
5 My child doesn't go to school or daycare
6 Unsure
al102 (how many days late/absent work due to lack of childcare)
In the last 30 days, how many days were you late or absent from work due to lack of childcare?
1 One or fewer days
2 2-3 days
3 4-5 days
4 More than 5 days
5 My child doesn't go to school or daycare
6 Unsure
al103 (employer provide childcare services or vouchers)
Does your employer provide childcare services or vouchers?
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
3 Unsure
if al103 = 1 then
if sizeof(al104_order) = 0 then
al104_order := getAL104Order()
End of if
Group of questions presented on the same screen
al104 (take advantage of childcare offering)
Do you take advantage of this childcare offering?
1 Yes
2 No, it is too expensive
3 No, I wasn’t eligible
4 No, it didn’t work for my schedule/situation
5 No, other (please specify):
6 Unsure
al104_other (other take advantage of childcare offering)
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End of group of questions
al105 (some or all of childcare needs met by friends, family, or community organizations)
Are some or all of your childcare needs met by friends, family, or community organizations (like a church or a community center)?
1 Yes, a community organization
2 Yes, friends and/or family
3 A combination of the above
4 No
5 Unsure
al106 (currently or have previously received government assistance to pay for childcare)
Do you currently or have you previously received government assistance to pay for childcare?
1 Yes, currently
2 Yes, previously but not now
3 No
4 Unsure
al107 (ever had to work fewer hours than like because of lack of childcare)
Have you ever had to work fewer hours than you would like because of lack of childcare?
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
3 Unsure
al108 (know where to get assistance with childcare in community)
Do you know where to get assistance with childcare in your community?
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
3 Unsure
End of if
End of if
Group of questions presented on the same screen
q128 (have a checking account)
Do you have a checking account?
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
q129 (have credit card)
Do you have a credit card?
1 (YES) Yes
2 (NO) No
End of group of questions
if q128 = 2 then
if sizeof(q130_order) = 0 then
q130_order := shuffleArray(array(1 => 1, 2 => 2, 3 => 3, 4 => 4, 5 => 5, 6 => 6))
q130_order[7] := 7
End of if
Group of questions presented on the same screen
q130 (most important reason why not have checking account.)
Please choose the most important reason why you don't have a checking account.
  • Check all that apply
1 I don't write enough checks to make it worthwhile
2 The minimum balance is too high
3 I don't like dealing with banks
4 The fees and service charges are too high
5 No bank has convenient hours or location
6 No bank will give me a checking account
7 Other (please specify):
q130_other (other most important reason why not have checking account.)
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End of group of questions
End of if
if sizeof(q115_order) = 0 then
q115_order := shuffleArray(array(1 => 1, 2 => 2, 3 => 3, 4 => 4, 5 => 5, 6 => 6, 7 => 7, 8 => 8, 9 => 9, 10 => 10))
q115_order[11] := 11
End of if
q115 (primary payment method for making bill payments)
What is your primary payment method for making bill payments?
1 Cash
2 Check
3 Credit card
4 Debit card
5 Prepaid/Gift/EBT card
6 Bank account number payment
7 Online banking bill payment
8 Money order
9 Mobile payment apps, such as PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, Square Cash, MoneyGram, Western Union, etc.
10 Account-to-account transfer
11 Other payment method
if sizeof(q116_order) = 0 then
q116_order := q115_order
End of if
q116 (primary payment method for making day to day purchases)
What is your primary payment method for making day-to-day purchases (payments that aren't bills)?
1 Cash
2 Check
3 Credit card
4 Debit card
5 Prepaid/Gift/EBT card
6 Bank account number payment
7 Online banking bill payment
8 Money order
9 Mobile payment apps, such as PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, Square Cash, MoneyGram, Western Union, etc.
10 Account-to-account transfer
11 Other payment method
CS_001 (HOW PLEASANT INTERVIEW)
Could you tell us how interesting or uninteresting you found the questions in this survey?
1 Very interesting
2 Interesting
3 Neither interesting nor uninteresting
4 Uninteresting
5 Very uninteresting
CS_003 (comments)
Do you have any other comments on the survey? Please type these in the box below. (If you have no comments, please click next to complete this survey.)
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