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WHYLEFT_CPS8
Main reason left last job (CPS)

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Description

WHYLEFT_CPS8 reports the main reason an individual not currently in the labor force, but employed at some point during the previous 12 months, left his/her previous job.

WHYLEFT_CPS8 was drawn from the final CPS interview, conducted 2-5 months before the ATUS interview. Reason for leaving last job was not updated at the time of the ATUS.

Comparability

This variable is comparable across years.

Universe

  • CPS household members age 15+ who are not disabled and not in the labor force but who have worked in the past 12 months.

Availability

  • 2003-2023

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