| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | paid employment – full-time |
| 2 | paid employment – part-time |
| 3 | self employed (full or part time) |
| 4 | full-time student |
| 5 | part time student |
| 6 | unemployed / looking for work |
| 7 | retired from work altogether |
| 8 | housewife |
| 9 | long-term sick or handicapped |
| 11 | other (specify) |
| 12 | don’t know |
| 777 | n\a |
| 999 | missing |
| Sysmiss |