Careers Project: Wave 2
Sample Demographics & Audiance Targets
Sample size : 3259
Gender:
| Gender | Freq | % | target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woman | 1893 | 58.1 | 53-54 |
| Man | 1339 | 41.1 | 46-47 |
| Other | 27 | 0.8 | < 5 |
Age (3 bin targets):
| Age | Freq | % | target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 - 34 | 1023 | 31.4 | 32.4 |
| 35 - 44 | 736 | 22.6 | 25.6 |
| 45 - 66 | 1500 | 46.0 | 42.0 |
Race:
| Race | Freq | % | target |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2238 | 68.7 | 72 |
| Other | 400 | 12.3 | 11-12 |
| Asian | 358 | 11.0 | 10 |
| Black | 263 | 8.1 | 8-9 |
Employment:
| Employment | Freq | % | target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working full-time | 2534 | 77.8 | 80 |
| Not in workforce | 377 | 11.6 | 10 |
| In Workforce, not FT | 348 | 10.7 | 10 |
Personal Income:
| Income | Freq | % | target |
|---|---|---|---|
| < $50k | 856 | 26.3 | 24 |
| $100k - $149k | 586 | 18.0 | 21 |
| $150k + | 331 | 10.2 | 11 |
| $50k - $99k | 1486 | 45.6 | 44 |
Correlation Matrix betweenn key IV
- Dream job
- Career Satisfaction
- Job satisfactkion
- Life satisfaction
- -Do over (reverse - not a do over)
- -Regret (reverse - not regret)
Contingency table: Dream job & Do Over: full pop
| Contingency table | Yes | No | Total DmJ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream job: No | 27.2 | 12.7 | 39.9 |
| Dream job: Yes | 31.1 | 29.1 | 60.2 |
Contingency table: Dream job & Do over: Age ver 30 years
| Contingency table | Yes | No | Total DmJ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream job: No | 28.9 | 14 | 42.9 |
| Dream job: Yes | 30.1 | 27 | 57.1 |
Working Population (FT & PT)
Full Population (working & now-working)
- no intent to quit
- no job satisfaction
Age & Gender:
After cleaning there are still too many 35 year old males. This excess is likely bad survey farms.
Line of Work
| Line of Work | Dream Job % | Do over % | Career Sat Z | Intent to Quit Z | Regret Z | Job Sat Z | Life Sat Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comp sci | 74 | 52 | 0.30 | 0.02 | -0.18 | 0.34 | 0.38 |
| Creative | 67 | 53 | -0.09 | 0.07 | -0.12 | -0.08 | -0.06 |
| Engr, Sciences | 67 | 42 | 0.02 | -0.17 | -0.20 | -0.04 | 0.04 |
| Healthcare | 66 | 45 | 0.25 | -0.25 | -0.35 | 0.05 | 0.14 |
| Management | 64 | 59 | 0.14 | 0.02 | -0.03 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Legal | 63 | 48 | -0.02 | -0.11 | -0.07 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Construction, Manufact | 61 | 66 | 0.02 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.01 |
| Social Service | 60 | 58 | -0.02 | -0.03 | -0.05 | 0.10 | -0.16 |
| Educ | 60 | 55 | -0.01 | -0.21 | -0.09 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Business | 59 | 60 | 0.10 | 0.06 | 0.03 | -0.03 | 0.07 |
| Food prep, care | 58 | 72 | -0.30 | 0.29 | 0.26 | -0.16 | -0.19 |
| Healthcare support | 55 | 65 | -0.16 | 0.15 | 0.25 | -0.33 | -0.14 |
| Transport | 54 | 62 | -0.06 | -0.20 | 0.09 | -0.03 | -0.05 |
| Sales | 50 | 67 | -0.34 | 0.23 | 0.30 | -0.19 | -0.17 |
| Security | 49 | 51 | 0.18 | -0.02 | -0.13 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Admin support | 42 | 73 | -0.34 | 0.13 | 0.32 | -0.22 | -0.37 |
| line_work_currnt_rcnt_fewr | N | Dream Job % | Do over % | Career Sat | Career Sat sd | Intent to Quit | Intent to Quit sd | Regret | Regret sd | Job Sat | Job Sat sd | Life Sat | Life Sat sd | Line of Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer & Math | 299 | 74 | 52 | 5.3 | 1.2 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 5.5 | 1.2 | 5.1 | 1.4 | Comp sci |
| Arts, Design, Entmt, Sports, Media | 138 | 67 | 53 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 4.4 | 1.5 | Creative |
| Engr & Sciences | 144 | 67 | 42 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 4.6 | 1.5 | Engr, Sciences |
| Healthcare Practitioners | 267 | 66 | 45 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 4.7 | 1.4 | Healthcare |
| Management | 234 | 64 | 59 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 4.6 | 1.6 | Management |
| Legal | 89 | 63 | 48 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 4.6 | 1.4 | Legal |
| Construction, Production, Mainenance | 251 | 61 | 66 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 4.5 | 1.5 | Construction, Manufact |
| Community & Social Service | 131 | 60 | 58 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 5.2 | 1.4 | 4.3 | 1.5 | Social Service |
| Educa & Library | 436 | 60 | 55 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 4.5 | 1.5 | Educ |
| Business and Financial | 393 | 59 | 60 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 5.0 | 1.4 | 4.6 | 1.4 | Business |
| Food Preparation, Personal Care | 139 | 58 | 72 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 4.2 | 1.7 | Food prep, care |
| Healthcare Support | 164 | 55 | 65 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 4.3 | 1.5 | Healthcare support |
| Transportation | 90 | 54 | 62 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 4.4 | 1.5 | Transport |
| Sales | 226 | 50 | 67 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 4.2 | 1.6 | Sales |
| Military & Protection | 45 | 49 | 51 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 4.5 | 1.5 | Security |
| Office & Admin Support | 213 | 42 | 73 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 1.6 | Admin support |
Correlations between each DV and employemnt variables
| IV | Jobs | Employers | Lines of Work | Job tenure | Promotions | Init intentionality | Init control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do over | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Dream job | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Career Sat | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Life Sat | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Regret | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Intent Quit | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Job Satisfaction | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Line of Work Groups (combined low volume industries)
| line_work_currnt_rcnt_fewr | char_line_work_currnt_rcnt | n |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, Design, Entmt, Sports, Media | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 138 |
| Business and Financial | Business and Financial Operations | 393 |
| Community & Social Service | Community and Social Service | 131 |
| Computer & Math | Computer and Mathematical | 299 |
| Construction, Production, Mainenance | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 26 |
| Construction, Production, Mainenance | Construction and Extraction | 81 |
| Construction, Production, Mainenance | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 32 |
| Construction, Production, Mainenance | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 37 |
| Construction, Production, Mainenance | Production | 75 |
| Educa & Library | Educational Instruction and Library | 436 |
| Engr & Sciences | Architecture and Engineering | 88 |
| Engr & Sciences | Life, Physical, and Social Science | 56 |
| Food Preparation, Personal Care | Food Preparation and Serving Related | 81 |
| Food Preparation, Personal Care | Personal Care and Service | 58 |
| Healthcare Practitioners | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 267 |
| Healthcare Support | Healthcare Support | 164 |
| Legal | Legal | 89 |
| Management | Management | 234 |
| Military & Protection | Military Specific | 26 |
| Military & Protection | Protective Service | 19 |
| Office & Admin Support | Office and Administrative Support | 213 |
| Sales | Sales and Related | 226 |
| Transportation | Transportation and Material Moving | 90 |
Do over & Dream Job by Age
Other demographics:
Employment:
| Employment | Freq |
|---|---|
| Working full-time | 2534 |
| Working part-time | 238 |
| Retired | 186 |
| Unemployed and currently looking for work | 110 |
| Homemaker or full-time carer | 85 |
| Unable to work | 60 |
| Other | 29 |
| Unemployed and not currently looking for work | 17 |
Employment:
| Employment | Freq |
|---|---|
| I have never been self-employed | 2199 |
| I am not currently self-employed, but I have been self-employed in the past | 552 |
| I am currently self-employed | 508 |
Education:
| Education | Freq |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (e.g., BA, BS) | 2147 |
| Master’s degree (e.g., MA, MS, MEd) | 787 |
| Professional degree (e.g., MD, DDS, DVM, JD) | 203 |
| Doctorate degree (e.g., PhD, EdD) | 122 |
Income:
| Income_num | Freq |
|---|---|
| < $29k | 459 |
| $30 - 49K | 397 |
| $50 - $59k | 402 |
| $60 - $7k | 461 |
| $75 - $99k | 623 |
| $100 - $149k | 586 |
| $150 - $199k | 203 |
| > $200k | 128 |
Marital Status:
| Marital Status | Freq |
|---|---|
| Married or domestic partnership | 1937 |
| Single | 894 |
| Separated or Divorced | 333 |
| Widowed | 85 |
Children:
| Children | Freq |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1250 |
| 1 | 746 |
| 2 | 819 |
| 3 plus | 413 |
Do Over:
If you could start your professional career over at the very beginning, would you target a different career?
Do over:
| No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|
| 1360 | 1899 | 58.3 |
| No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|
| 1156 | 1662 | 59 |
Gender:
| Gender | No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man | 566 | 773 | 57.7 |
| Woman | 788 | 1105 | 58.4 |
Age (by decade):
| Age | No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20’s | 204 | 237 | 53.7 |
| 30’s | 411 | 534 | 56.5 |
| 40’s | 255 | 460 | 64.3 |
| 50’s | 275 | 427 | 60.8 |
| 60’s | 215 | 241 | 52.9 |
Education:
| Education | No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|---|
| BachelorS | 874 | 1273 | 59.3 |
| Masters | 336 | 451 | 57.3 |
| PhD & Prof | 150 | 175 | 53.8 |
Income:
| Income | No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|---|
| < $29k | 157 | 302 | 65.8 |
| $30 - 49K | 150 | 247 | 62.2 |
| $50 - $59k | 161 | 241 | 60.0 |
| $60 - $7k | 210 | 251 | 54.4 |
| $75 - $99k | 283 | 340 | 54.6 |
| $100 - $149k | 244 | 342 | 58.4 |
| $150 - $199k | 97 | 106 | 52.2 |
| > $200k | 58 | 70 | 54.7 |
Marital Status:
| Marital Status | No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married or domestic partnership | 784 | 1153 | 59.5 |
| Separated or Divorced | 139 | 194 | 58.3 |
| Single | 397 | 497 | 55.6 |
| Widowed | 33 | 52 | 61.2 |
Children:
| Children | No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 553 | 697 | 55.8 |
| 1 | 299 | 447 | 59.9 |
| 2 | 329 | 490 | 59.8 |
| 3 plus | 170 | 243 | 58.8 |
Children & Gender:
| Children | gender_3 | No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Man | 228 | 266 | 53.8 |
| 0 | Woman | 320 | 415 | 56.5 |
| 1 | Man | 121 | 197 | 61.9 |
| 1 | Woman | 177 | 247 | 58.3 |
| 2 | Man | 136 | 213 | 61.0 |
| 2 | Woman | 193 | 276 | 58.8 |
| 3 plus | Man | 77 | 91 | 54.2 |
| 3 plus | Woman | 93 | 151 | 61.9 |
Dream Job:
Are you currently working in or towards your “dream job”?
Do over:
| No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|
| 1299 | 1960 | 60.1 |
| No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|
| 1209 | 1609 | 57.1 |
Gender:
| Gender | No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man | 479 | 860 | 64.2 |
| Other | 14 | 13 | 48.1 |
| Woman | 806 | 1087 | 57.4 |
Age (by decade):
| Age | No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20’s | 90 | 351 | 79.6 |
| 30’s | 237 | 708 | 74.9 |
| 40’s | 270 | 445 | 62.2 |
| 50’s | 375 | 327 | 46.6 |
| 60’s | 327 | 129 | 28.3 |
Education:
| Education | No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (e.g., BA, BS) | 898 | 1249 | 58.2 |
| Doctorate degree (e.g., PhD, EdD) | 39 | 83 | 68.0 |
| Master’s degree (e.g., MA, MS, MEd) | 283 | 504 | 64.0 |
| Professional degree (e.g., MD, DDS, DVM, JD) | 79 | 124 | 61.1 |
Dream job and income
| Income | No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|---|
| < $29k | 278 | 181 | 39.4 |
| $30 - 49K | 182 | 215 | 54.2 |
| $50 - $59k | 169 | 233 | 58.0 |
| $60 - $7k | 184 | 277 | 60.1 |
| $75 - $99k | 221 | 402 | 64.5 |
| $100 - $149k | 180 | 406 | 69.3 |
| $150 - $199k | 52 | 151 | 74.4 |
| > $200k | 33 | 95 | 74.2 |
Dream job and income
Marital Status:
| Marital Status | No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Married or domestic partnership | 699 | 1238 | 63.9 |
| Separated or Divorced | 192 | 141 | 42.3 |
| Single | 354 | 540 | 60.4 |
| Widowed | 50 | 35 | 41.2 |
Children:
| Children | No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 544 | 706 | 56.5 |
| 1 | 247 | 499 | 66.9 |
| 2 | 319 | 500 | 61.1 |
| 3 plus | 170 | 243 | 58.8 |
Children & Gender:
| Children | gender_3 | No | Yes | Yes % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Man | 220 | 274 | 55.5 |
| 0 | Woman | 314 | 421 | 57.3 |
| 1 | Man | 70 | 248 | 78.0 |
| 1 | Woman | 174 | 250 | 59.0 |
| 2 | Man | 120 | 229 | 65.6 |
| 2 | Woman | 198 | 271 | 57.8 |
| 3 plus | Man | 66 | 102 | 60.7 |
| 3 plus | Woman | 104 | 140 | 57.4 |