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Why did you leave your last (full-time) job? Did you leave voluntarily, was the job abolished, or were you permanently laid off?
Reason for leaving last job · Asked in 1 wave, 2008 · 203 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Left voluntarily | Job was abolished | Permanently laid off | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 72% | 10% | 18% | 203 | ±8 | |
| 18–29 † | 83% | 8% | 9% | 37 | ±19 | |
| 30–44 | 77% | 7% | 17% | 84 | ±12 | |
| 45–64 |
General Social Survey 2008 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2008 | 2008-04-17 to 2008-09-13 | face to face | 2,023 | 203 |
| 59% |
| 15% |
| 26% |
| 82 |
| ±12 |