National Institute of Statistics, Geography, and Informatics
Mexico
National Employment and Occupation Survey
Confidential information
This survey is governed by the provisions outlined in Article 38 of the Statistical and Geographical Information Act. All information collected shall be kept strictly confidential.
(Transcribe from ENOE household information list)
Questionnaire number ___ of ___ of total questionnaires
Municipality or district ____
Locality ____
Neighborhood or housing subdivision ____
Street ____
Outside unit number ____
Inside unit number ____
Telephone number ____
Control number _ _ _ _ _ _
UPM _ _ _ _ _
Weekly distribution number _ _ _
Household's order number on the list _ _ _ _
Selected household _ _
House number _
Moved home _
_ _ _ 2nd interview
_ _ _ 3rd interview
_ _ _ 4th interview
_ _ _ 5th interview
[] 00 Interview completed
Interview not completed
Type A (occupied household)
[] 02 Temporarily absent
[] 03 Refused to provide information
[] 04 Inadequate respondent
[] 05 Other reason (specify reason in observations)
[] 14 Household has moved
[] 15 Interview was suspended
[] 07 For temporary use
[] 08 Inadequate for residence
[] 09 Used temporarily for reasons other than residence
[] 11 Changed location (mobile home)
[] 12 Permanently used for reasons other than residence
[] 13 Other reason (specify reason in observations)
_ Month
_ Year
[] 00 Interview completed
Interview not completed
Type A (occupied household)
[] 02 Temporarily absent
[] 03 Refused to provide information
[] 04 Inadequate respondent
[] 05 Other reason (specify reason in observations)
[] 14 Household has moved
[] 15 Interview was suspended
[] 07 For temporary use
[] 08 Inadequate for residence
[] 09 Used temporarily for reasons other than residence
[] 11 Changed location (mobile home)
[] 12 Permanently used for reasons other than residence
[] 13 Other reason (specify reason in observations)
_ Month
_ Year
III. Operations personnel data
Federal Taxpayer ID Number (RFC) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Federal Taxpayer ID Number (RFC) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Federal Taxpayer ID Number (RFC) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
[] 2 No
_ 2nd interview
_ 3rd interview
_ 4th interview
_ 5th interview
V. Household residents and home information
Only applies to the first home
[Questions 1 to 3 are asked only of the first home]
1. How many people, including small children and seniors, normally live in this household?
_ _ 2nd interview
_ _ 3rd interview
_ _ 4st interview
_ _ 5st interview
2. Do all of these people share the same food costs?
[] 2 No
Code
_ 2nd interview
_ 3rd interview
_ 4st interview
_ 5st interview
3. How many families or groups of people have separate costs for food, including your costs?
_ _ 2nd interview
_ _ 3rd interview
_ _ 4st interview
_ _ 5st interview
4. Does this household employ any domestic workers? (Applies to every home)
[] 2 In-house/live-in workers?
[] 3 Temporary and in-house/live-in workers?
[] 4 The household does not employ any domestic workers
Code
_ 2nd interview
_ 3rd interview
_ 4st interview
_ 5st interview
How many?
_ _ 2nd interview
_ _ 3rd interview
_ _ 4st interview
_ _ 5st interview
VII. Sociodemographic characteristics
5. List of persons - What are the names of all the residents of this home?
6. Residency status (from 2nd to 5th interview) - I am going to read the names of the persons I have listed. Please tell me if they continue living here.
[] 2 No (skip to 20)
Is there anyone else who lives here and is a part of this home?
[] 4 No (skip to COE)
Interview number
_ 3
_ 4
_ 5
7. Relationship - How is [the respondent] related to the household head?
______
8. Sex - Is [the respondent] male or female?
[] 2 Female
9. Age - How old is [the respondent]? _ _
00 - Less than 1 year
97 - 97 years or older
98 - Adult, age not specified
99 - Minor, age not specified
10. Date of birth - What is [the respondent] date of birth?
Month _ _
Year _ _ _ _
[Response options for spaces provided above:]
99 - Day and moth, not specified
9999 - Year, not specified
11. Place of birth - In what state in Mexico or in what country were you born?
Only for persons 5 years and older.
[Questions 12 to 17 were asked of persons 5 years and older.]
12. Literacy - Does [the respondent] know how to read and write a letter?
[] 2 No
[] 9 Doesn't know
13. Education level - What was the last schooling level or school grade that [the respondent] passed?
[] 00 None
[] 01 Preschool
[] 02 Elementary
[] 03 Secondary
[] 04 High school or GED
[] 05 Teaching school or credential (normal)
[] 06 Vocational/occupational degree
[] 07 Bachelor's degree
[] 08 Master's degree
[] 09 Doctorate degree
[] 99 Doesn't know
14. Career - What career field did you major in or are you majoring in?
15. Education prerequisites - What educational prerequisites did [the respondent] need to begin studying in his/her career field?
[] 2 Secondary
[] 3 High school
[] 9 Doesn't know
16. Graduation - Did [the respondent] graduate in this field/career?
[] 2 No
[] 9 Doesn't know
17. School attendance - Is [the respondent] currently attending school? (from 1st to 5th interview)
[] 2 No
[] 9 Doesn't know
Only for persons 12 years or older.
[Questions 18 and 19 were asked of persons 12 years and older.]
18. Number of children - In total, how many children who were born alive have you had?
[Children] _ _
00 - None
19. Civil status - Currently, is [the respondent]
[] 1 Living together with his/her partner?
[] 2 Separated?
[] 3 Divorced?
[] 4 Widowed?
[] 5 Married?
[] 6 Single?
[] 9 Doesn't know
20. What is the main reason that [the respondent] left?
Reason
[] 02 Education
[] 03 Marriage
[] 04 Separation or divorce
[] 05 Health problems
[] 06 Moved back with family
[] 07 Lack of public safety
[] 08 Died (finish)
[] 09 Other reason
[] 99 Doesn't know
[Question 20 has an additional option (person registered by mistake) starting in 2016]
20. What is the main reason that [the respondent] left?
Reason
[] 02 Education
[] 03 Marriage
[] 04 Separation or divorce
[] 05 Health problems
[] 06 Moved back with family
[] 07 Lack of public safety
[] 08 Died (finish)
[] 09 Person registered by mistake (finish)
[] 10 Other reason
[] 99 Doesn't know
Specify other reason ____
21. What state in Mexico or what country did [the respondent] move to?
[] 2 Other state
[] 3 Other country
[] 9 Doesn't know
22. What is the main reason that [the respondent] came to live here?
Reason
[] 02 Education
[] 03 Marriage
[] 04 Separation or divorce
[] 05 Health problems
[] 06 Moved back with family
[] 07 Lack of public safety
[] 08 He/she was born
[] 09 Omitted (finish)
[] 10 Other reason
[] 99 Doesn't know
Specify the other reason ____
23. What state in Mexico or what country did [the respondent] come from?
[] 2 Other state
[] 3 Other country
[] 9 Doesn't know
1a _______
2a _______
3a _______
4a _______
5a _______
Interview:
1a _ _
2a _ _
3a _ _
4a _ _
5a _ _
Mexico
National Employment and Occupation Survey
Only for persons 12 years and older
Confidential information
This survey is governed by the provisions outlined in Article 38 of the Statistical and Geographical Information Act. All information collected shall be kept strictly confidential.
Obligatory nature
"Respondents shall be required to provide truthful and accurate information as well as cooperation and assistance, as requested by the regulating survey authorities, for the use of data in censual, statistical, and geographical purposes." article 42, paragraph I of the existing Statistical and Geographical Information Act.
Transcribe from the sociodemographic questionnaire
Selected household _ _
Home number _
Moved home _
Name ____
Age _ _
1. Now, I will ask you about [the respondent] employment status. During the past week, did [the respondent] work for at least 1 hour?
[] 2 No
1a. Regardless of your previous response, did [the respondent] spend at least one hour in the last week:
[] 1 Performing any activity that earned him/her money? (skip to 3)
[] 2 Helping with work on a family member's or someone else's land or business? (skip to 3)
[] 3 The respondent did not work last week
[] 0 For data input use only
1b. Although you already told me that [the respondent] did not work last week, does he/she have a job or business or is he/she self-employed?
[] 2 No (skip to 2)
1c. What is the main reason [the respondent] did not work last week?
(If any of the options from 01 to 04 is chosen, skip to question 3)
[] 01 Labor strike or work stoppage
[] 02 Technical slowdown
[] 03 Laid off temporarily (salary/wage workers)
[] 04 Attending workplace training
[] 05 On vacation
[] 06 Leave of absence, sick leave, or personal business leave
[] 07 Lack of transportation or work machinery is currently out of order
[] 08 Lack of raw materials, project financing, or clients
[] 09 Bad weather or natural disaster
[] 10 Work season/harvesting season ended
[] 11 Starting a new job or business soon (skip to 2)
[] 12 Other reason (specify) ___
[] 99 Doesn't know
1d. During this period without work, is [the respondent] receiving any wages or earnings?
[] 2 No
[] 9 Doesn't know
1e. When will [the respondent] return to this same job/position?
[] 1 Already returned or resumed work this week (skip to 3)
[] 2 In four weeks or less
[] 3 In more than four weeks
[] 4 The respondent is uncertain of when he/she will return to work or when work will resume
[] 5 Will not return
[] 9 Doesn't know
2. Has [the respondent] tried to?
[] 1 Search for work in another country or make arrangements for crossing the border?
[] 2 Search for work within the country?
[] 3 Establish a business or become self-employed, but has not been able to get started yet?
[] 4 So, [the respondent] has not tried to look for work? (skip to 2e)
[] 9 Doesn't know (skip to 2e)
[] 0 For data input use only
2a. On what date did [the respondent] begin looking for work? (or begin preparing for starting his/her business?)
2b. What was the last day that [the respondent] searched for work? (or began preparing for his/her business?)
(Record day in relation to the day of interview)
[] 2 Between 1 and 2 months ago
[] 3 Between 2 and 3 months ago
[] 4 More than 3 months ago (skip to 2e)
[] 9 Doesn't know (skip to 2e)
[Question 2b omits a skip corresponding to option 1 starting in 2007]
2b. What was the last day that [the respondent] searched for work? (or began preparing for his/her business?)
(Record day in relation to the day of interview)
[] 2 Between 1 and 2 months ago
[] 3 Between 2 and 3 months ago
[] 4 More than 3 months ago (skip to 2e)
[] 9 Doesn't know (skip to 2e)
2c. Was [the respondent] willing to work last week?
[] 2 No (skip to 2e)
[] 9 Doesn't know (skip to 2e)
2d. Where did [the respondent] go to or search for work (or search to begin his/her own business/self-employment)?
(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)
[] 01 Went directly to a place of work (factory, store, workshop)
[] 02 Contacted an employment agency or a private career center
[] 03 Contacted a public employment services center
[] 04 Contacted a governmental temporary employment program (federal, state, and/or municipal)
[] 05 Completed requirements or activities to start his/her own business
[] 06 Responded to or placed an internet ad
[] 07 Responded to or placed an ad in a public place or communication medium (newspaper, radio)
[] 08 Contacted a labor union or professional guild
[] 09 Asked relatives or acquaintances to recommend him/her or notify him/her of opportunities
[] 10 Searched in classified ads/newspapers
[] 11 Other activity
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
[] 1 Temporarily out of their normal work? (skip to 9f)
[] 2 Pensioned or retired from their job?
[] 3 A student?
[] 4 A stay-at-home partner?
[] 5 Someone with a mental or physical disability which permanently prevents them from working? (skip to 2h)
[] 6 Other (specify) ____
[] 9 Doesn't know
2f. Currently, does [the respondent] need to work?
[] 1 The respondent needs to work
[] 2 The respondent would like to work
[] 3 The respondent does not need to nor would like to work (skip to 2h)
[] 9 Doesn't know
2g. Is there any other reason (other than that mentioned in 2e) why [the respondent] is not currently searching for work?
(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)
[] 1 Yes
[] 02 There is currently not any work in his/her field or profession
[] 03 The respondent does not have the required schooling or experience to get hired
[] 04 The respondent believes there are currently are no jobs available or he/she will not get hired
[] 05 Lacks financial resources to start his/her own business
[] 06 Has to complete too many requirements to start a business
[] 07 Is recovering from being sick/injured
[] 08 Pregnant
[] 09 Does not have access to childcare
[] 10 His/her family does not want him/her to work
[] 11 Other job market reasons
[] 12 Other personal reasons
[] 9 Doesn't know
[Question 2g has different response alternatives 5 and 6 starting in 2007]
2g. Is there any other reason (other than that mentioned in 2e) why [the respondent] is not currently searching for work?
(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)
[] 1 Yes
[] 02 There is currently not any work in his/her field or profession
[] 03 The respondent does not have the required schooling or experience to get hired
[] 04 The respondent believes that because of his/her age or appearance she/he would not be accepted in a job
[] 05 There is no work where he/she lives, or it is only seasonal work
[] 06 The lack of public safety or excessive bureaucracy discourage him/her from finding work
[] 07 Is recovering from being sick/injured
[] 08 Pregnant
[] 09 Does not have access to childcare
[] 10 His/her family does not want him/her to work
[] 11 Other job market reasons
[] 12 Other personal reasons
[] 9 Doesn't know
2h. Has [the respondent] ever worked
(If any of the options from 1 to 3 is chosen, skip to 9a, and if either 4 or 9 is chosen, skip to 10.)
[] 1 For a wage/salary?
[] 2 By his/her own means (self-employed)?
[] 3 Helping someone else with their business or economic activity?
[] 4 Has never worked
[] 9 Doesn't know
[] 0 For data input use only
3. If [the respondent] has more than one job, we will talk about his/her primary job. What are the main functions or responsibilities [the respondent] has at his/her job?
What is the name of the position or job title? ________
Attention: If the answer in question 3 refers to: housework in their own home, asking for assistance or money, or selling/pawning their own belongings, then correct the sequence in battery 1 and ask question 2.
3a. Does [the respondent] have a boss or supervisor at his/her job?
[] 2 No
3b. Does this mean [the respondent] has his/her own business or is self-employed?
[] 2 No (skip to 3h)
3c. Does [the respondent] offer his/her products or services to:
[] 1 A single business, company, or middleman?
[] 2 Several businesses, companies, or middlemen?
[] 3 Directly to consumers?
[] 4 Subsistence farming
[] 9 Doesn't know
[] 0 For data input use only
3d. Does [the respondent] have any employees or does anyone help him/her with business activities?
[] 2 No (skip to 3r)
[] 9 Doesn't know (skip to 3r)
3e. Does [the respondent] have:
[] 1 Only one type of business (or employment activity)?
[] 2 Various types of businesses (with different locations and functions)? From here on out, we will be speaking only about his/her primary business.
3f. How many stands or establishments (or in the case, vehicles) make up this business or company?
[] 1 Only one
[] 2 More than one
[] 9 Doesn't know
3g. How many persons does [the respondent] employ or receive help from?
[] 1 Paid employees
[] 0 For data input use only
[] 1 Does [the respondent] receive payment?
[] 2 Is [the respondent] a non-relative who works without pay? (skip to 3q)
[] 3 Is [the respondent] a relative who works without pay? (skip to 3q)
[] 9 Doesn't know
3i. Is [the respondent] a part of a worker's union at this job?
[] 2 No
[] 9 Doesn't know
3j. Does [the respondent] have a written contract for this job?
[] 2 No (skip to 3l)
[] 9 Doesn't know (skip to 3l)
3k. Is [the respondent's] contract:
[] 1 Temporary or only for a specific project?
[] 2 For between 2 and 6 months
[] 3 For between 6 months and 1 year
[] 4 Until the project is completed
[] 9 Doesn't know
3l. At his/her job, does [the respondent] receive:
[] 1 End-of-year bonuses?
[] 2 Paid vacation days?
[] 3 A share in employer profits (profit-sharing)?
[] 4 None of the above
[] 5 [The respondent] doesn't receive anything (skip to 3n)
[] 9 Doesn't know (skip to 3n)
[] 0 For data input use only
3m. Even if [the respondent] does not use it, does [the respondent] receive from his/her job?
[] 1 Housing credits (Infonavit, Fovissste)?
[] 2 Childcare?
[] 3 Maternity/paternity leave?
[] 4 Retirement funds (SAR or Afore)?
[] 5 Life insurance?
[] 6 Private medical insurance?
[] 7 Access to personal loans and/or a savings bank?
[] 8 None of the above
[] 9 Doesn't know
[] 0 For data input use only
3n. How did [the respondent] find this job?
(Listen, record, and circle the options mentioned by the respondent)
[] 01 Went directly to the place of work (factory, store, workshop)
[] 02 Contacted an employment agency or a private career center
[] 03 Contacted a public employment services center
[] 04 Through a governmental temporary employment program (federal, state, and/or municipal)
[] 05 Contacted a worker's union or professional guild
[] 06 Through the internet
[] 07 Through an ad in a public place or communication medium (newspaper, radio)
[] 08 Through a relative, friend, or acquaintance
[] 09 The respondent was offered the position
[] 10 Other
[] 99 Doesn't know
3o. Did [the respondent] have to move cities or location to get this job?
[] 2 No (skip to 3q)
3p. Before that move, what state in Mexico or what country did [the respondent] live in?
(Listen, record, and circle the answer mentioned by the respondent)
[] 1 Same state
[] 2 Other state
[] 3 Other country
[] 4 Doesn't know
3q. Approximately how many people, including [the respondent's] boss, work at his/her workplace?
[] 01 1 person
[] 02 2 to 5 people
[] 03 6 to 10 people
[] 04 11 to 15 people
[] 05 16 to 20 people
[] 06 21 to 30 people
[] 07 31 to 50 people
[] 08 51 to 100 people
[] 09 101 to 250 people
[] 10 251 to 500 people
[] 11 501 or more people
[] 99 Doesn't know
3r. In what year did [the respondent]:
Begin working for the first time for his/her current company, institution, or boss? [If the respondent is an employee]
Begin his/her current business (or employment activity)? [If the respondent is an independent worker]
Month_ _
[] 1 During current year
[] 2 During last year
[] 3 Before last year
[] 9 Doesn't know
Has he/she worked every subsequent year for his/her current company, institution, or boss? [If the respondent is an employee]
Has he/she worked every subsequent year in his/her current business (or employment activity)? [If the respondent is an independent worker]
[] 2 No
[] 9 Doesn't know (skip to 4)
3t. In what year did [the respondent]:
Return to work? [If the respondent is an employee]
Restart his/her current business (or employment activity)? [If the respondent is an independent worker]
Month_ _
4. What is the name of the company, business, or institution that [the respondent] works in or helps?
[] 1 Record the full name of the company, business, or institution ________
[] 2 The business does not have a name or public purpose
[] 3 Works in a domestic setting or works for another worker (skip to 5)
[] 4 Works abroad (skip to 8)
[] 9 Doesn't know
4a. What does this company, business, or institution do?
________
4b. Provide a classification based on the answers provided in questions 4 and 4a:
[] 1 Agriculture or farming (skip to 5a)
[] 2 Educational or health institution (skip to 4d)
[] 3 Public institution or non-profit organization (skip to 4d)
[] 4 Private sector
[] 5 Not determinable yet
[] 1 A personal or family business? (skip to 4e)
[] 2 A company or business in the private sector (Corporation: trading company or other type, transnational corporation, commercial chain, banking/financial or service-based)? (skip to 4h)
[] 3 None of the above
4d. So, does [the respondent] work for: (if any of these boxes is check, skip to 5)
[] 1 Judicial or legislative institution
[] 2 Public or semi-public company
[] 3 Schools, hospitals, clinics, and government social services
[] 4 Federal government or institutions
[] 5 State government (including Mexico City)
[] 6 Municipal government (including districts in Mexico City)
[] 7 None of the above
[] 9 Doesn't know
[] 1 Private education institution or private hospital
[] 2 Autonomous university or higher education institution (UNAM, UAM, UACH, or autonomous state universities)
[] 3 Autonomous institution (IFE, state electoral institutions, federal or state commissions on human rights)
[] 4 Church, professional organization, chamber, or worker's union
[] 5 Civil organization not mentioned above
[] 6 International organization
[] 7 Political party
[] 8 None of the above
[] 9 Doesn't know
4e. Does the business or employment activity have:
[] 1 A physical establishment and office (doesn't matter if they are joined or separate)? (skip to 4h)
[] 2 Only an office? (skip to 4g)
[] 3 Only a locale/shop? (skip to 4g)
[] 4 Business does not have a locale, office, or physical establishment
[] 9 Doesn't know
4f. So, where are this business' activities completed?
(Listen, record, and circle the option mentioned by the respondent)
[] 02 Door-to-door or in the streets
[] 03 Makeshift stand
[] 04 On non-motorized vehicle (bicycle, tricycle, rickshaw, or boat)
[] 05 On a motorized vehicle (car, motorcycle, truck)
[] 06 At home, without a home facility
[] 07 At home, with a home facility
[] 08 At boss' home or clients' homes/workplaces
[] 09 Semi-permanent shop/stand
[] 10 Permanent shop/stand
[] 11 Somewhere else
[] 99 Doesn't know
4g. For this business or employment activity does he/she:
(If any of these boxes is mark, skip to 5)
[] 1 Keep accounting records or use an accountant?
[] 2 Only use a personal notebook for keeping accounting records?
[] 3 Keep his/her income records or have a cash register for small taxpayers from the Ministry of Finance?
[] 4 Does not keep any financial records
[] 9 Doesn't know
[Question 4g changes response alternative 3 starting in 2007]
4g. For this business or employment activity does he/she:
[] 1 Use an accountant to keep financial records?
[] 2 Only use a personal notebook for keeping financial records?
[] 3 He/she is registered in a program for small taxpayers (Repecos) from the Ministry of Finance (keeps income records or a government cash register)
[] 4 He/she does not keep any financial records
[] 9 Doesn't know
[Question 4g changes response alternative 3 starting in 2016]
4g. For this business or employment activity does he/she:
[] 1 Use an accountant to keep financial records?
[] 2 Only use a personal notebook for keeping financial records?
[] 3 He/she is registered in a program for small taxpayers from the Tax Administration System (SAT): registered in the Incorporated Taxpayer System (RIF), uses the "My SAT Records" system, or pays Value Added Tax (VAT) and/or income tax or submits receipts
[] 4 He/she does not keep any financial records
[] 9 Doesn't know
4h. Normally, where does [the respondent] work?
[] 1 At the facilities (or in the vehicles) of (name mentioned in question 4)
[] 2 At the facilities of another company or institution
[] 3 Visiting various clients
[] 4 At the project location
[] 5 None of the above
[] 9 Doesn't know
4i. Does the company that [the respondent] belongs to have offices or physical locations:
[] 1 In other countries?
[] 2 Only in Mexico, but in several cities in the country?
[] 3 Only in this city?
[] 4 The business is a franchise/chain
[] 9 Doesn't know
V. Work schedule and regularity
[] 1 During the day? (between 6am and 8pm)
[] 2 During the night? (between 8pm and 6am)
[] 3 Mixed? (day and night)
[] 4 Working hours change
[] 9 Doesn't know
5a. In the last week, did [the respondent] have a small amount of work? (Were there any slow periods or long waiting periods)
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 He/she did not work last week (skip to 5e)
[] 3 No (skip to 5c)
[] 9 Doesn't know (skip to 5c)
5b. Is [the respondent] worried about that?
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 Just a little
[] 3 No, it is common in the job
[] 4 No, it is common during this season of the year
[] 5 No, he/she thinks it is just temporary
[] 6 No, other reasons
[] 9 Doesn't know
5c. What days and how many hours did [the respondent] work last week?
Monday: _ _ hours and _ _ minutes
Tuesday: _ _ hours and _ _ minutes
Wednesday: _ _ hours and _ _ minutes
Thursday: _ _ hours and _ _ minutes
Friday: _ _ hours and _ _ minutes
Saturday: _ _ hours and _ _ minutes
Sunday: _ _ hours and _ _ minutes
[Response options for spaces provided above:]
Between 00 and 59 minutes
"00" in hours and "00" in minutes - Did not work that day
"98" in hours and "00" in minutes - Worked that day but unsure of how many hours
"99" in hours and "00" in minutes - Unsure if he/she worked that day
5d. Is that the amount of hours that [the respondent] normally works?
[] 2 No
[] 9 Doesn't know
5e. What days and how many hours does [the respondent] normally work?
Tuesday: _ _ hours and _ _ minutes
Wednesday: _ _ hours and _ _ minutes
Thursday: _ _ hours and _ _ minutes
Friday: _ _ hours and _ _ minutes
Saturday: _ _ hours and _ _ minutes
Sunday: _ _ hours and _ _ minutes
[] 2 [The respondent] does not have a fixed work schedule (skip to 5f)
5f. What is the main reason that [the respondent] did not work his/her normal hours last week?
(Listen, record, and circle the answer mentioned by the respondent)
[] 01 Heavier workload than usual
[] 02 To earn more income
[] 03 Overtime
[] 04 Busy season (with clients, sales, planting or harvesting)
[] 05 Reduced hours or work was suspended (lack of sales or clients, slow season, technical or production slowdown)
[] 06 End of work contract or season
[] 07 Weather reasons
[] 08 Vacation or holidays
[] 09 Sick or injured
[] 10 Taking care of children or sick/elderly family members
[] 11 Other personal or family reasons
[] 12 None of the above
[] 99 Doesn't know
5g. What months of the year does [the respondent] work this job?
(If any of the options 14, 15, and 99 is chosen, skip to 6)
[] 01 January
[] 02 February
[] 03 March
[] 04 April
[] 05 May
[] 06 June
[] 07 July
[] 08 August
[] 09 September
[] 10 October
[] 11 November
[] 12 December
[] 13 Months worked vary
[] 14 Works every month in the year
[] 15 Recently began working
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
[Question 5g has a different response alternative 15 starting in 2007]
5g. What months of the year does [the respondent] work this job?
[] 01 January
[] 02 February
[] 03 March
[] 04 April
[] 05 May
[] 06 June
[] 07 July
[] 08 August
[] 09 September
[] 10 October
[] 11 November
[] 12 December
[] 13 Months worked vary
[] 14 Works every month in the year
[] 15 Began working at this job less than a year ago
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
5h. What is the main reason that [the respondent] does not work every month of the year?
(Listen, record, and circle the answer mentioned by the respondent)
[] 2 There is only work during certain times or seasons of the year
[] 3 Only works during school vacation periods
[] 4 Does not need to work the entire year
[] 5 Personal or family reasons
[] 6 Other reason
[] 9 Doesn't know
VI. Income and health insurance
6. Does [the respondent] receive or get paid in:
[] 01 Commission?
[] 02 A per-piece rate or per-service/project completed?
[] 03 Professional fees?
[] 04 Tips?
[] 05 Salary bonuses or productivity bonuses?
[] 06 Vouchers or commercial products?
[] 07 Only receives hourly wages, salary, or day's wage (skip to 6b)
[] 08 Only his/her business profits (skip to 6b)
[] 09 The respondent is not paid nor receives income (includes subsistence farming) (skip to 6d)
[] 10 None of the above
[] 99 Doesn't know
[] 00 For data input use only
6a. Aside from what you previously answered, does [the respondent] obtain his/her income:
[] 1 In hourly wages, salary, or day's wage?
[] 2 From his/her business profits?
[] 3 The respondent is not paid nor receives income (includes subsistence farming) (skip to 6d)
[] 4 None of the above
[] 9 Doesn't know
[] 0 For data input use only
6b. How often does [the respondent] get paid or receive income?
How much did [the respondent] earn (or how does he/she measure his/her income)? (If any of the options from 1 to 6 is marked, skip to 6d)
[Amount] $ ____
Price per unit $ ____
Total units per week ____
[] 7 Could not give an estimate
[] 8 Refused to answer
6c. Currently, the monthly minimum wage is [amount]. Is the amount that [the respondent] makes at work per month:
[] 1 Less than the minimum wage?
[] 2 The same as the minimum wage?
[] 3 Between the minimum wage and 2 times the minimum wage?
[] 4 Between 2 and 3 times the minimum wage?
[] 5 Between 3 and 5 times the minimum wage?
[] 6 Between 5 and 10 times the minimum wage?
[] 7 More than 10 times the minimum wage?
[] 8 Refused to answer
[] 9 Doesn't know
6d. Does [the respondent] have access to... healthcare through this job?
[] 1 Social Security System (IMSS)
[] 2 Naval, military, or Pemex clinic/hospital
[] 3 Federal Institute for Social Security and Social Services of State Workers (ISSTE)
[] 4 State Institute for Social Security and Social Services of State Workers (ISSTELEON, ISSEMYM)?
[] 5 Other medical institution (specify) ________
[] 6 He/she does not have access to healthcare
[] 9 Doesn't know
7. On top of the primary job we just spoke about, does [the respondent] have another job or perform any other activity such as:
[] 1 Sales or producing items for sale (food, beauty products, clothes)?
[] 2 Providing services (offering classes, cutting hair, doing laundry for others)?
[] 3 Working on his/her land/parcel or raising livestock?
[] 4 Working for tips, commission, or per-piece rates?
[] 5 Working for a wage (hourly wages, salary, or day's wage)?
[] 6 Helping at a family member's or someone else's land or business?
[] 7 He/she does not have another job (skip to 8)
[] 9 Doesn't know (skip to 8)
7a. What are [the respondent's] primary responsibilities or functions at his/her second job?
What is the name of this position or type of work? ________
7b. What is the name of the company, business, or institution where [the respondent] works his/her second job?
[] 1 (Record the full name of the company, business, or institution) ________
[] 2 The business does not have a name
[] 3 Works as a subordinate worker in a domestic setting or works for another worker (skip to 7d)
[] 4 Works abroad (skip to 8)
[] 9 Doesn't know
7c. What does the company, business, or institution where [the respondent] works his/her second job do?
7d. Through his/her second job, does [the respondent] have access to healthcare at:
[] 1 Social Security System (IMSS)
[] 2 The federal or state Institute for Social Security and Social Services of State Workers (ISSTE)
[] 3 Other medical institution (specify) ________
[] 4 Does not have access to healthcare
[] 9 Doesn't know
[The questionnaire includes additional questions 7e, 7f, and 7g starting in 2007]
7e. Approximately how many people work at [the respondent's] second job?
[] 01 1 person
[] 02 2 to 5 people
[] 03 6 to 10 people
[] 04 11 to 15 people
[] 05 16 to 20 people
[] 06 21 to 30 people
[] 07 31 to 50 people
[] 08 51 to 100 people
[] 09 101 to 250 people
[] 10 251 to 500 people
[] 11 501 or more people
[] 99 Doesn't know
7f. What days and how many hours did [the respondent] work at his/her second job last week?
If unsure of total days and hours, record "9" or "99" in the appropriate box. Record "98" in the hour's box if the respondent worked more than 98 hours.
[] 1 Days_ Hours _ _
[] 2 Did not work last week
7g. Approximately how much does [the respondent] earn a month at his/her second job?
[] 1 In cash
[] 3 The respondent is not paid or does not receive an income (includes subsistence farming)
[] 9 Doesn't know
[] 0 For data input use only
VIII. Additional job searching
8. During the last three months, has [the respondent] tried:
[] 1 Searching for work in another country or began making arrangements to cross the border?
[] 2 Searching for work within the country?
[] 3 Establishing a business or becoming self-employed, but not been able to get started yet?
[] 4 So, the respondent has not tried searching for work? (skip to 9)
[] 9 Doesn't know (skip to 9)
[] 0 For data input use only
8a. What are [the respondent's] intentions?
(If any of the options from 1 to 3 is chosen, skip to 9)
[] 1 To have more than one job
[] 2 To have one full-time job
[] 3 To find a job or employment activity where he/she can work more hours to earn more
[] 4 None of the above
[] 9 Doesn't know
8b. What is the main reason that [the respondent] is searching for another job?
(Listen, record, and circle the option mentioned by the respondent)
[] 02 To increase his/her income while working the same hours
[] 03 To improve his/her working conditions (schedule, employment benefits, work environment)
[] 04 To obtain access to social security (IMSS or ISSSTE)
[] 05 To find employment that meets his/her education, experience, or capabilities
[] 06 To work independently
[] 07 To have more time to spend with family
[] 08 To have time to attend school or do other activities
[] 09 None of the above
[] 99 Doesn't know
9. Has [the respondent] ever lost his/her job and had to search for another one?
[] 2 No (skip to 10)
[] 9 Doesn't know (skip to 10)
9a. What happened the last time [the respondent] lost his/her job?
[] 1 Was laid off or fired
[] 2 Quit (skip to 9d)
[] 3 Closed or stopped working his/her own business (skip to 9e)
[] 4 Became pensioned, retired from his/her job, or retired from his/her own business
[] 5 Was arrested, suffered an accident, or became sick for a long period of time
[] 6 Returned from or was deported from the US
[] 7 Stopped working due to a natural disaster or tragedy
[] 8 None of the above
[] 9 Doesn't know
9b. During that occasion did his/her workplace:
[] 1 Go bankrupt or close?
[] 2 Lay off personnel due to budget cuts?
[] 3 Relocate to another city or country?
[] 4 Not renew his/her contract?
[] 5 Not call him/her for work anymore?
[] 6 Fire him/her?
[] 7 None of the above (skip to 9d)
[] 9 Doesn't know
9c. What was the main reason? (if check one of the following options, skip to 9f)
(Listen, record, and circle the option mentioned by the respondent)
[] 01 Labor or worker's union dispute
[] 02 Issues with his/her boss or management
[] 03 Lack of qualifications or experience
[] 04 Lack of work
[] 05 Non-compliance with company contract or duties
[] 06 Discrimination based on physical appearance
[] 07 Age discrimination (young or old)
[] 08 Sickness or disability
[] 09 Pregnancy and/or parental responsibilities
[] 10 None of the above
[] 99 Doesn't know
9d. What was the main reason [the respondent] left that job? (if check one of the following options, skip to 9f)
(Listen, circle, and record the option mentioned by the respondent)
[] 01 Wanted to earn more
[] 02 Wanted to become independent
[] 03 Work conditions changed or became worse (benefits, income and/or hours)
[] 04 Work conditions were unsafe or unsanitary
[] 05 Was forced to quit or retire
[] 06 Lack of growth opportunities
[] 07 Harassment or abuse
[] 08 Issues with his/her boss or management
[] 09 Marriage, pregnancy, or family responsibilities
[] 10 Family did not want him/her to continue working
[] 11 Pursuing an education
[] 12 None of the above
[] 99 Doesn't know
9e. What was the main reason [the respondent] had to stop working at his/her business or self-employment activity?
(Listen, circle, and record the option mentioned by the respondent)
[] 01 Excessive debt or bankruptcy
[] 02 Increase in cost of rent or supplies
[] 03 Sales decreased, excessive competition
[] 04 The business resulted less profitable than expected
[] 05 Clients defaulted or did not pay (excess in accounts receivable)
[] 06 Lack of credit access to continue operating
[] 07 Lack of qualified personnel, employee absenteeism, or excessive shift changes
[] 08 Issues with suppliers
[] 09 Issues with public safety
[] 10 Issues with the authorities (extortion, fines)
[] 11 Marriage, pregnancy, or family responsibilities
[] 12 Family did not want him/her to continue working
[] 13 To pursue an education
[] 14 None of the above
[] 99 Doesn't know
9f. In what year did [the respondent] stop working that job (or close this business)?
Month _ _
Attention: If year mentioned is current year or last year, ask for the month, record it, and provide the classification in all cases.
[] 2 Last year
[] 3 Before last year (skip to 9n)
[] 9 Doesn't know (skip to 9n)
9g. What were [the respondent's] primary responsibilities or functions at that job?
What was the name of that position or type of work? ________
9h. What is the name of the company, business, or institution where [the respondent] worked that job?
[] 1 (Record the full name of the company, business, or institution) _______
[] 2 The business does not have a name or public purpose
[] 3 Worked in a domestic setting or worked for another worker (skip to 9n)
[] 4 Worked abroad (skip to 9n)
[] 9 Doesn't know
9i. What does/did the company, business, or institution where [the respondent] worked do?
9j. Provide a classification based on the responses obtained from questions 9h and 9i:
[] 1 Public sector
[] 2 Private sector
[] 9 Doesn't know
9k. Did [the respondent] have access to ? healthcare through that job?
[] 1 Social Security System (IMSS)
[] 2 Naval, military, or Pemex clinic/hospital
[] 3 Federal Institute for Social Security and Social Services of State Workers (ISSTE)
[] 4 State Institute for Social Security and Social Services of State Workers (ISSTELEON, ISSEMYM)?
[] 5 Other medical institution (specify) ____
[] 6 He/she did not have access to healthcare
[] 9 Doesn't know
9l. At that job, did [the respondent] receive:
[] 1 End-of-year bonuses?
[] 2 Paid vacation days?
[] 3 A share in employer profits (profit-sharing)?
[] 4 None of the above
[] 5 Did not receive anything
[] 9 Doesn't know
[] 0 For data input use only
9m. Approximately how much did [the respondent] earn a month at that job?
[] 1 In cash
[] 3 The respondent is not paid or does not receive an income (includes subsistence farming)
[] 9 Doesn't know
[] 0 For data input use only
9n. Currently, does [the respondent] receive any income from:
[] 1 Compensation or liquidation benefits from an employer?
[] 2 The sale, transfer, or liquidation of a business?
[] 3 Pension or retirement funds
[] 4 Unemployment insurance
[] 5 Individual contingency/supplemental insurance
[] 6 The respondent does not receive any income from a previous job
[] 9 Doesn't know
[] 0 For data input use only
10. In the last 3 months, what assistance has [the respondent] received from the government?
[] 1 Vocational training grant or financial assistance searching for work
[] 2 Financial assistance for small businesses or self-employment activities (Procampo, microcredits)
[] 3 Help from another government program (college scholarships, groceries/food vouchers)
[] 4 Has not received any assistance from the government
[] 9 Doesn't know
[] 0 For data input use only
10a. In the last 3 months, has [the respondent] received any economic support from someone who lives or works:
[] 1 Outside of the country?
[] 2 In another state in the country?
[] 3 In the same state?
[] 4 Has not received any support from anyone else
[] 9 Doesn't know
[] 0 For data input use only
[The questionnaire includes the additional question 10b starting in 2007]
10b. Does [the respondent] have access to public health insurance?
[] 2 No
[] 9 Doesn't know
11. During the past week, how much time did [the respondent] spend on:
[] 1 Studying or attending work training (including time spent doing schoolwork)?
_ _ Minutes
_ _ Minutes
_ _ Minutes
_ _ Minutes
_ _ Minutes
_ _ Minutes
[Response options for spaces provided above:]
"99" in hours and "00" in minutes - Unsure if the respondent performed that activity.
[Question 11 includes additional response alternatives 3 and 4 starting in 2013]
11. During the past week, how much time did [the respondent] spend on:
[] 1 Studying or attending work training (including time spent doing schoolwork)?
_ _ Minutes
_ _ Minutes
_ _ Minutes
_ _ Minutes
_ _ Minutes
_ _ Minutes
_ _ Minutes
_ _ minutes
[Response options for spaces provided above:]
"99" in hours and "00" in minutes - Unsure if the respondent performed that activity.