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Thinking now about the next 12 months, how likely do you think it is that you will lose your job or be laid off for reasons other than for your performance? Would you say…
Likelihood of losing job in next 12 months · Asked in 1 wave, 2008 · 858 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Very likely | Fairly likely | Not too likely | Not at all likely | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 3% | 6% | 30% | 61% | 858 | ±4 | |
| Democrats | 4% | 6% | 33% | 57% | 309 | ±7 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 4% | 6% |
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 | 858 |
| 29% |
| 61% |
| 313 |
| ±7 |
| Republicans | 1% | 4% | 28% | 67% | 215 | ±8 |