Work Preferences
Respondents were asked several questions about future employment goals and work preferences.
Respondents were asked “Do you see yourself working for pay or getting a better job in the next twelve months?” Three categories of fixed responses were offered, “yes”, “no” or “not sure” were offered for this question. Over 40% of respondents indicated they did plan to work for pay or change jobs in the next 12 months. The Table below displays specific responses.
Work/Change jobs |
n |
% |
|
Yes |
24 |
42 |
|
No |
27 |
47 |
|
Not sure |
6 |
11 |
|
Total |
57 |
100 |
Respondents who indicated they either wanted to work or change jobs and those who were unsure were asked about part-time or full-time preference. Three categories of responses were offered, “yes”, “no” or “not sure.” Almost 60% of respondents indicated they preferred full-time employment. The Table below displays specific responses.
Preference |
n |
% |
|
Part-time |
10 |
30 |
|
Full-time |
19 |
58 |
|
Not sure |
4 |
12 |
|
Total |
33 |
100 |
Respondents who indicated they either wanted to work or change jobs and those who were unsure were asked where they preferred to work. Four categories of fixed responses were offered. Over 60% of respondents indicated they wanted to work outside the home. The Table below displays specific responses.
Location |
n |
% |
|
Work outside my home |
18 |
62 |
|
Work from my home |
4 |
14 |
|
Work part-time at home & outside my home |
4 |
14 |
|
Not sure |
3 |
10 |
|
Total |
29 |
100 |
A Spearman Rho analysis revealed a moderate to weak correlation between age and work preference that is statistically significant (R = .281; p=.046). That is, the older the respondent, the less likely he or she expected to work or to obtain a higher paying job in the next 12 months.
