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How old are you?
years old
Type your answer.
Are you female or male?
Female
Male
Click on your answer.
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
No education
Primary education
Secondary education without a diploma
Secondary Education (i.e., High School diploma, GED or equivalent)
Some Post-Secondary Education (including community, technical or vocational)
4 year College or University degree
Beyond a College or University degree
Click on your answer.
Were you born in the United States?
Yes
No
Click on your answer.
In what year did you first come to live in the United States?
Type your answer.

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What is the language that you first learned at home in childhood and still understand?
English
Spanish
French
Other
Click on your answer.
Enter your native language:
Type your answer.

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Which of the following best describes your current employment status?
Full-time employed (including self-employed)
Part-time employed (including self-employed)
Unemployed (not employed and looking for work)
Unemployed and not looking for work (e.g., student, retired, homemaker or permanently
disabled)
Apprentice, intern
Other
Click on your answer.
What is your current occupation (or intended occupation if currently unemployed)?
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Which of the following best describes your current employment status?
Full-time employed (including self-employed)
Part-time employed (including self-employed)
Unemployed (not employed and looking for work)
Unemployed and not looking for work (e.g., student, retired, homemaker or permanently
disabled)
Apprentice, intern
Other
Have you ever been employed?
Yes
No

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For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please
consider your most recent job. How often does that job usually involve ...
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week but at least once a month
At least once a week but not every day
Every day
sharing work-related information with coworkers?
instructing, training, or teaching people, individually or in groups?
making speeches or giving presentations in front of five or more people?
selling a product or selling a service?
advising people?
planning your own activities?
planning the activities of others?
organizing your own time?
persuading or influencing people?
negotiating with people either inside or outside your firm or organization?
working physically for a long period?
using skill or accuracy with your hands or fingers?

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For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please
consider your most recent job. The question is about "problem solving" tasks at work. Think of
"problem solving" as what happens when you are faced with a new or difficult situation which
requires you to think for a while about what to do next. How often are you usually faced by
relatively simple problems that take no more than 5 minutes to find a good solution?
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week but at least once a month
At least once a week but not every day
Every day

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For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please
consider your most recent job. And how often are you usually confronted with more complex
problems that take at least 30 minutes to find a good solution? The 30 minutes only refers to
the time needed to THINK of a solution, not the time needed to carry it out.
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week but at least once a month
At least once a week but not every day
Every day
Do you feel that you have the skills to cope with more demanding duties than those you are
required to perform in your current job?
Yes
No

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Do you feel that you need further training in order to cope well with your present duties?
Yes
No
In everyday life, how often do you usually …
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week but at least once a month

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At least once a week but not every day
Every day
share useful information with friends or family members?
instruct, train, or teach people, individually or in groups?
make speeches or give talks in front of five or more people?
sell a product or sell a service?
advise people?
plan your own activities?
plan the activities of others?
organize your own time?
persuade or influence people?
negotiate with people either inside or outside your family or circle of friends?
work physically for a long period?
use skill or accuracy with your hands or fingers?
The next question is about "problem solving" tasks you do or have done in your everyday life.
Think of "problem solving" as what happens when you are faced with a new or difficult
situation which requires you to think for a while about what to do next. How often are you
faced by relatively simple problems that take no more than 5 minutes to find a good solution?
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week but at least once a month
At least once a week but not every day
Every day
And how often are you confronted with more complex problems that take at least 30 minutes
to find a good solution? The 30 minutes only refers to the time needed to THINK of a solution,
not the time needed to carry it out.
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week but at least once a month
At least once a week but not every day
Every day

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Do you feel that you have the skills to cope with more demanding responsibilities than those
you are required to perform in your everyday life?
Yes
No
Do you feel that you need further development in order to cope well with your present
responsibilities in your everyday life?
Yes
No

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For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please
WTST_35_Prompt consider your most recent job. In your job, how often do you usually ...
WTST_35_Opt01 Never
WTST_35_Opt02 Less than once a month
WTST_35_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month
WTST_35_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day
WTST_35_Opt05 Every day
read directions or instructions?
WTST_35
read letters, memos, or e-mails?
WTST_36
read articles in newspapers, magazines, or newsletters?
WTST_37
read articles in professional journals or scholarly publications?
WTST_38
read books?
WTST_39
read manuals or reference materials?
WTST_40
read bills, invoices, bank statements, or other financial statements?
WTST_41
read diagrams, maps, or schematics?
WTST_42

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For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please
consider your most recent job. In your job, how often do you usually ...
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week but at least once a month
At least once a week but not every day
Every day
write letters, memos, or e-mails?
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write articles for newspapers, magazines, or newsletters?
write reports?
fill in forms?

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For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please
WTST_47_Prompt consider your most recent job. In your job, how often do you usually ...
WTST_47_Opt01 Never
WTST_47_Opt02 Less than once a month
WTST_47_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month
WTST_47_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day
WTST_47_Opt05 Every day
calculate prices, costs, or budgets?
WTST_47
use or calculate fractions, decimals, or percentages?
WTST_48
use a calculator - either hand-held or computer based?
WTST_49
prepare charts, graphs, or tables?
WTST_50
use simple algebra or formulas?
WTST_51
use more advanced math or statistics such as calculus, complex algebra, trigonometry, or use
of regression techniques?
WTST_52
For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please
consider your most recent job. Do you use a computer at work?
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WTST_53_Opt01 Yes
WTST_53_Opt02 No

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For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please
WTST_54_Prompt consider your most recent job. In your job, how often do you usually ...
WTST_54_Opt01 Never
WTST_54_Opt02 Less than once a month
WTST_54_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month
WTST_54_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day
WTST_54_Opt05 Every day
use email?
WTST_54
use the internet in order to better understand issues related to your work?
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conduct transactions on the internet, for example buying or selling products or services, or
banking?
use spreadsheet software, for example Excel?
use a word processor, for example Word?
use a programming language to program or write computer code?
participate in real-time discussions on the internet, for example online conferences, or chat
groups?

For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please
consider your most recent job. What level of computer use is needed to perform your job?
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WTST_61_Opt01 Straightforward
WTST_61_Opt02 Moderate
WTST_61_Opt03 Complex
For this question, please consider your current job. If you are not currently employed, please
consider your most recent job. Do you think you have the computer skills you need to do your
job well?
WTST_62
WTST_62_Opt01 Yes
WTST_62_Opt02 No
Has a lack of computer skills affected your chances of being hired for a job or getting a
promotion or pay raise?
WTST_63
WTST_63_Opt01 Yes
WTST_63_Opt02 No
WTST_64_Prompt In everyday life, how often do you usually ...
WTST_64_Opt01 Never
WTST_64_Opt02 Less than once a month
WTST_64_Opt03 Less than once a week but at least once a month
WTST_64_Opt04 At least once a week but not every day
WTST_64_Opt05 Every day
read directions or instructions?
WTST_64
read letters, memos, or e-mails?
WTST_65
read articles in newspapers, magazines, or newsletters?
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read articles in professional journals or scholarly publications?
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read manuals or reference materials?
read bills, invoices, bank statements, or other financial statements?
read diagrams, maps, or schematics?
In everyday life, how often do you usually ...
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week but at least once a month
At least once a week but not every day
Every day
write letters, memos, or e-mails?
write articles for newspapers, magazines, or newsletters?
write reports?
fill in forms?
In everyday life, how often do you usually ...
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week but at least once a month
At least once a week but not every day
Every day
calculate prices, costs, or budgets?
use or calculate fractions, decimals, or percentages?
use a calculator - either hand-held or computer based?
prepare charts, graphs, or tables?
use simple algebra or formulas?
use more advanced math or statistics such as calculus, complex algebra, trigonometry, or use
of regression techniques?
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Have you ever used a computer?
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WTST_82_Opt01 Yes
WTST_82_Opt02 No
Do you use a computer in your everyday life now (outside work)?
WTST_83
WTST_83_Opt01 Yes
WTST_83_Opt02 No
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Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week but at least once a month
At least once a week but not every day
Every day
use email?
use the internet in order to better understand issues related to, for example, your health or
illnesses, financial matters, or environmental issues?
conduct transactions on the internet, for example buying or selling products or services, or
banking?
use spreadsheet software, for example Excel?
use a word processor, for example Word?
use a programming language to program or write computer code?
participate in real-time discussions on the internet, for example online conferences or chat
groups?
During the last 12 months have you studied for any formal qualification (e.g. degree,
certificate, or other credential), either full-time or part-time?
Yes
No
What was the level of this qualification?
Secondary Education (i.e., High School diploma, GED or equivalent)
Some Post-Secondary Education (including community, technical or vocational)
4 year College or University degree
Beyond a College or University degree
What was the area of study, emphasis, or major for this qualification? If there was more than
one, please choose the one you consider most important.
Were the main reasons for choosing to study for this qualification job related?
Yes
No

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None

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1 day to 1 week
1 week to 1 month
1 to 6 months
6 to 12 months
About your current job: If applying today, what would be the usual qualifications, if any, that
someone would need to GET this type of job?
No education
Primary education
Secondary education without a diploma
Secondary Education (i.e., High School diploma, GED or equivalent)
Some Post-Secondary Education (including community, technical or vocational)
4 year College or University degree
Beyond a College or University degree
In your own job, how often do you learn new work-related things from co-workers or
supervisors?
Never
Less than once a month
Less than once a week but at least once a month
At least once a week but not every day
Every day
How often does your job involve learning-by-doing from the tasks you perform?
Never
Less than once a month
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Every day

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Extremely satisfied
Satisfied
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On which step of the ladder would you say you currently stand?
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On which step of the ladder do you think you will stand 5 years from now?
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Below you will find descriptions of the lives of four individuals. After reading each description
please indicate on which step of the ladder you think each person would stand.
1 (worst possible life)
2
3
4
5
6 (best possible life)
Irwin generally feels that what he is doing is worthwhile and that he has the necessary support
from his community if needed. He has a sense of accomplishment, both in and outside of his
career. Irwin lives in a safe environment and has no financial problems.
Jason can afford most things and usually does what he wants. He has a large circle of friends
and is an active part of his community. He has a job that he likes but experiences some stress
when he cannot spend as much time with friends and family as he wants. Jason sometimes
finds it hard to get back to feeling normal when things go wrong.
Nicholas finds it hard to recognize his own accomplishments. He recently lost a close relative
and often feels sad. He feels he cannot meet his own expectations and those of others.
Nicholas makes enough money to afford basic necessities but needs to think carefully about
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Tom does not have a sense of belonging to any community and often feels lonely. He has lately
experienced several drawbacks where things did not got the way he had planned. He does not
feel safe in his neighborhood. Tom has severe financial problems that limit what he can do in
life.

Jennifer generally feels that what she is doing is worthwhile and that she has the necessary
support from her community if needed. She has a sense of accomplishment, both in and
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Michelle can afford most things and usually does what she wants. She has a large circle of
friends and is an active part of her community. She has a job that she likes but experiences
some stress when she cannot spend as much time with friends and family as she wants.
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_04_female Michelle sometimes finds it hard to get back to feeling normal when things go wrong.
Lisa finds it hard to recognize her own accomplishments. She recently lost a close relative and
often feels sad. She feels she cannot meet her own expectations and those of others. Lisa
makes enough money to afford basic necessities but needs to think carefully about how she
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_05_female can spend money.
Lauren does not have a sense of belonging to any community and often feels lonely. She has
lately experienced several drawbacks where things did not got the way she had planned. She
does not feel safe in her neighborhood. Lauren has severe financial problems that limit what
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Below are five statements that you may agree or disagree with. Using the 1 - 6 scale, please
indicate your agreement with each item. Please be open and honest in your responses.
Strongly agree
Agree
Slightly agree
Slightly disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
In most ways my life is close to my ideal.
The conditions of my life are excellent.
I am satisfied with my life.
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If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing.
The following questions ask how satisfied you feel about specific aspects of your life. Using the
1 - 6 scale, please indicate how satisfied you are with each of the aspect of your life. How
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_12_Prompt satisfied are you with...
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_12_Opt01 Very Satisfied
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_12_Opt02 Satisfied
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_12_Opt03 Rather Satisfied
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SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_12_Opt05 Unsatisfied
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_12_Opt06 Very Unsatisfied
your standard of living
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your health
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what you are achieving in life
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your personal relationships
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how safe you feel
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your future security
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the amount of time you have to do the things that you like doing
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your job
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Below is a list of words describing different emotions. Please indicate the extent to which you
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_21_Prompt have felt this way over the past week.
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_21_Opt01 Very slightly or not at all
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_21_Opt02 A little
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_21_Opt03 Moderately
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_21_Opt04 Quite a bit
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_21_Opt05 Extremely
Interested
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Distressed
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Excited
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Happy
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Proud
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Ashamed
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Nervous
Active
Frustrated
Below are 6 statements that you may agree or disagree with. Using the 1 - 6 scale, please
indicate your agreement with each item by choosing the appropriate answer category. Please
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31_Prompt be open and honest in your responses.
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31_Opt01 Strongly agree
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31_Opt02 Agree
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31_Opt03 Slightly agree
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31_Opt04 Slightly disagree
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31_Opt05 Disagree
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_31_Opt06 Strongly disagree
In general, I feel very positive about myself.
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I am always optimistic about my future.
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I am free to decide for myself how to live my life.
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When things go wrong in my life it generally takes me a long time to get back to normal.
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I generally feel that what I do in my life is valuable and worthwhile.
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Most days I get a sense of accomplishment from what I do.
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Would you say your health now is...
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SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_37_Opt02 Very good
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_37_Opt03 Good
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_37_Opt04 Fair
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_37_Opt05 Poor
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_37_Opt06 Very poor
Below you will find descriptions of the health conditions for four individuals. After reading each
description please indicate how you evaluate the general health of each person on the 6-point
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_38_Prompt scale from "excellent" to "very poor".
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_38_Opt01 Excellent
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_38_Opt02 Very good
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_38_Opt03 Good
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Very poor
Jacob eats fruits and vegetables every day and exercises on average 3-4 times a week. He
regularly participates in sports competitions and does not experience any pain, even after hard
physical labor or intense exercise. Jacob usually feels well rested in the morning and only rarely
feels sick.
Michael has had minor health problems in the past that no longer limit his daily activities. He
tries to maintain a healthy diet and exercises at least once or twice a week. Michael mostly has
a lot of energy but sometimes has to take medication to relieve headaches. He occasionally
wakes up during the night and has difficulty falling asleep again.
Matthew does not feel well rested in the morning, since he wakes up frequently during the
night. He suffers from chronic back pain that causes stiffness in his back, especially at work.
Matthew regularly takes low doses of medication to relieve the pain and tries to avoid physical
exercise if possible.
David has had several admissions into the hospital due to a chronic disease within the last year.
His doctor told him that his condition is not life-threatening, but he experiences chronic pain
that limits most of his daily activities. David often wakes up in the middle of the night and
cannot go back to sleep for the rest of the night.
Emily eats fruits and vegetables every day and exercises on average 3-4 times a week. She
regularly participates in sports competitions and does not experience any pain, even after hard
physical labor or intense exercise. Emily usually feels well rested in the morning and only rarely
feels sick.
Jessica has had minor health problems in the past that no longer limit her daily activities. She
tries to maintain a healthy diet and exercises at least once or twice a week. Jessica mostly has a
lot of energy but sometimes has to take medication to relieve headaches. She occasionally
wakes up during the night and has difficulty falling asleep again.
Ashley does not feel well rested in the morning, since she wakes up frequently during the
night. She suffers from chronic back pain that causes stiffness in her back, especially at work.
Ashley regularly takes low doses of medication to relieve the pain and tries to avoid physical
exercise if possible.
Sarah has had several admissions into the hospital due to a chronic disease within the last year.
Her doctor told her that her condition is not life-threatening, but she experiences chronic pain
that limits most of her daily activities. Sarah often wakes up in the middle of the night and
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The following questions ask you how much you sleep and how you evaluate the quality of your
sleep.
During the past month, how would you rate your overall sleep quality?
Very good
Fairly good
Fairly bad
Very bad
During the past month, when have you usually gone to bed at night?
Hrs (1 to 12), Minutes (0 to 60), AM/PM (--:-- AM/PM)
During the past month, how long has it usually taken to fall asleep each night?
Hrs & Minutes (--:--)
During the past month, when have you usually gotten up in the morning?
Hrs (1 to 12), Minutes (0 to 60), AM/PM (--:-- AM/PM)
During the past month, on average how many hours of actual sleep did you get at
night?
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Last night, how much actual sleep did you get?
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The following questions will ask you about various health behaviors. This includes activities
SWBH.txt Subjective Well-Being & Health SWBH_48_Prompt such as smoking, eating fruits and vegetables, and physical activity.
In a typical week, on how many days do you eat fruits?
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How many servings of fruit do you eat on one of those days?
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How many servings of vegetables do you eat on one of those days?
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Have you ever taken vitamin or multi-vitamin pills?
No, never
Yes, sometimes
Yes, regularly
In a typical week, how many vitamin or multi-vitamin pills do you take?
1 or 2
3-5
6-9
10 or more
Do you currently smoke any tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes?
No
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How much time do you spend on vigorous physical activities on a typical day?
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During the past year, did you participate in any sports competitions?
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Career Interests & Intentionality CII_01_Opt05 Apprentice, intern
Career Interests & Intentionality CII_01_Opt06 Other
This inventory contains a list of activities to help you explore your vocational interests. Please
indicate how much you would like to do each activity by circling the number that most closely
Career Interests & Intentionality CII_02_Prompt represents how you feel about it.
Career Interests & Intentionality CII_02_Opt01 Strongly dislike
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Career Interests & Intentionality CII_02_Opt03 Neutral
Career Interests & Intentionality CII_02_Opt04 Like
Career Interests & Intentionality CII_02_Opt05 Strongly like
Build kitchen cabinets
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Lay brick or tile
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Repair household appliances
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Raise fish in a fish hatchery
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Assemble electronic parts
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Drive a truck to deliver packages to offices and homes
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Test the quality of parts before shipment
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Repair and install locks
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Set up and operate machines to make products
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Put out forest fires
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Develop a new medicine
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Study ways to reduce water pollution
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Conduct chemical experiments
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Study the movement of planets
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Examine blood samples using a microscope
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Investigate the cause of a fire
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Develop a way to better predict the weather
Work in a biology lab
Invent a replacement for sugar
Do laboratory tests to identify diseases
Write books or plays
Play a musical instrument
Compose or arrange music
Draw pictures
Create special effects for movies
Paint sets for plays
Write scripts for movies or television shows
Perform jazz or tap dance
Sing in a band
Edit movies
Teach an individual an exercise routine
Help people with personal or emotional problems
Give career guidance to people
Perform rehabilitation therapy
Do volunteer work at a non-profit organization
Teach children how to play sports
Teach sign language to people with hearing disabilities
Help conduct a group therapy session
Take care of children at a day-care center
Teach a high-school class
Buy and sell stocks and bonds
Manage a retail store
Operate a beauty salon or barber shop
Manage a department within a large company
Start your own business
Negotiate business contracts
Represent a client in a lawsuit
Market a new line of clothing
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Manage a clothing store
Develop a spreadsheet using computer software
Proofread records or forms
Load computer software into a large computer network
Operate a calculator
Keep shipping and receiving records
Calculate the wages of employees
Inventory supplies using a hand-held computer
Record rent payments
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I intend to get a new job within the next year.
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I will try to get a new job within the next year.
It would be good for me to get a new job within the next year.
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Most people who are important to me think I should get a new job within the next year.
It is expected of me that I get a new job within the next year.
It is mostly up to me whether I get a new job within the next year.
If I want to, I can get a new job within the next year.
I intend to seek additional job training within the next year.
Strongly disagree
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It would be good for me to seek additional job training within the next year.
Seeking additional job training within the next year would be beneficial to me.
Most people who are important to me think I should seek additional job training within the
next year.
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It is expected of me that I seek additional job training within the next year.
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It is mostly up to me whether I seek additional job training within the next year.
Career Interests & Intentionality CII_76
If I want to, I can seek additional job training within the next year.
Career Interests & Intentionality CII_77
Career Interests & Intentionality CII_78_Prompt In the four weeks ending last Sunday, did you do any of these things ...
Career Interests & Intentionality CII_78_Opt01 Yes
Career Interests & Intentionality CII_78_Opt02 No
get in contact with a public employment office to find work?
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get in contact with a private agency (temporary work agency, firm specializing in recruitment,
etc.) to find work?
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apply to employers directly?
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ask among friends, relatives, unions, etc. to find work?
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place or answer job advertisements?
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study job advertisements?
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take a recruitment test or examination or undergo an interview?
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look for land, premises, or equipment for work?
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apply for permits, licenses, or financial resources for work?
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do anything else to find work?
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If a job had been available in the week ending last Sunday, would you have been able to start
within 2 weeks?
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Career Interests & Intentionality CII_88_Opt01 Yes
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All things considered, how satisfied are you with your current job? Would you say you are …
Extremely satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
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Extremely dissatisfied
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Are you planning on going to a further training, development, or educational program?
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What type of training, development, or educational program do you plan on attending?
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In what field of education will you attend a training, development, or educational program?

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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_Prompt bit longer and choose the one that is more like you.
I feel comfortable even in very disorganized settings.
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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_07b
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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_11a
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I don't necessarily seek difficult assignments, but, when given, I do them pretty well.
Most people would say I am one of the happiest people they have ever met.
I rarely jump into something without thinking about it first.
Even under time pressure, I would rather take my time to think about my answer to a question
than to say the first thing that comes to mind.
I am not one of those people who has to do everything perfectly, but I rarely turn in work
having silly mistakes, such as spelling errors or missing words.
I tend to blame myself when things go wrong.
I am pretty happy with my life.
If I am running late, I try to call ahead to notify those who are waiting for me.
I'll talk to anyone.
I have a constant desire to learn more.
Others have said I am pleasant to be with.
I would help others as long as I had the free time and ability to do so.
I prefer to work with existing ideas, but sometimes I can come up with new ones of my own.
I try to be polite to everyone.
I would gladly spend some of my leisure time trying to improve my community.
I'm nice to others even when I don't have to be.
On most days, I feel extremely good about myself.
I'm so relaxed about things that others sometimes think I don't care.
I have to be very sick to miss a day of work or not to complete a task on time.
I sometimes put the needs of my close friends in front of my own, but I generally don't do that
for others.
Criticism bothers me no more or less than it bothers anyone else.
I like to analyze things instead of taking them at face value.
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I grasp scientific theories easily.
I learn things better by doing them than by reading about them.
I struggle when I have to contribute something original.
I can be nice, but only to people who I know well and have come to trust.
I've won awards for being creative.
Most of the time, I can think of something to say even to complete strangers.
I tend to set goals that are challenging, but still reachable.
I learn things better by doing them than by reading about them.
I don't get distracted easily.
If given a chance, I'd make a good leader.
I try to be polite to everyone.
I tend not to trust people until I know them well.
I wouldn't attend lectures or training courses just for fun.
I am interested in learning about almost everything.
My creative talents would be best described as average.
Keeping things organized does not come naturally to me, but I try anyway.
At times, I get really down on myself for making mistakes, but I get over it quickly.
I would readily accept my share of responsibility for mistakes at work, but I wouldn’
t take the
blame for others.
I can hold a meaningful conversation on just about any topic.
When my friends are low on cash, I have no problem with lending them money.
I am very quick at processing information.
I am really good at tasks that require a careful and cautious approach.
I accept criticism better than most people.
I keep my promises even if it inconveniences my friends or family.
I don't enjoy stressful situations, but I do handle them well.
I was sometimes bored in school because the work was too easy.
I am so quick in my thinking that others have a hard time keeping up with me.
Generating new ideas is effortless for me.
I tend to be helpful and do things for people even when they don't expect it.
I don't like lending money even to my best friends.
I get along with almost everyone.
When being evaluated, I try to get the highest rating possible
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I've been told that I need to be more assertive.
I am known to forget to return things that I've borrowed.
I'm usually on time for meetings at work, but don't care so much about running late with
friends.
I believe I fulfill my obligations and promises as well as most people.
I never seem to run out of ideas at work.
If I do something stupid or embarrass myself, I usually just laugh it off.
I can find something positive to say in even the worst of situations.
At times, I get really down on myself for making mistakes, but I get over it quickly.
I tend to set goals that are challenging, but still reachable.
I try to be the best at anything I do.
I like most people I meet.
I grasp scientific theories easily.
When working on a team project, I like to take charge of things.
I contribute to charity regularly.
I'm a pleasant person, but, like everyone else, I get grumpy from time to time.
I have about average social skills.
I'm usually on time for meetings at work, but don't care so much about running late with
friends.
I have often been critical of others.
I become annoyed when things around me are disorganized.
I feel comfortable even in very disorganized settings.
I have high standards and work toward them.
I have a positive outlook on life.
Most people would call me ambitious.
If I had time, I would double check my answers on an exam before turning it in.
I've been told that I need to be more assertive.
I usually control the topic and flow of conversation.
I don't like lending money even to my best friends.
I wouldn't attend lectures or training courses just for fun.
I don't like to give orders, but I would, if necessary, to get things done.
I tend not to trust people until I know them well.
Most of the time my room is in complete disarray.
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I am usually not very quick in my thinking, but I have strengths in other areas.

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I can network or socialize with people, but I am not as good at it as some of my friends.
I would happily work in jobs that require little thinking.
I like to go out in a big group.
I always take things apart to find out how they work.
I would happily work in jobs that require little thinking.
I can hold a meaningful conversation on just about any topic.
When I make a mistake, I take full responsibility for it.
Being new and original comes quite naturally to me.
I can be intimidating at times.
Talking to people makes me feel great.
I would readily accept my share of responsibility for mistakes at work, but I wouldn’
t take the
blame for others.
I keep my promises even if it inconveniences my friends or family.
I frequently forget to put things back in their proper places.
I worry a lot more than others.
On most days, I don't have even a single worry.
I usually control the topic and flow of conversation.
I am very generous with my time and money.
I'm just about the most outgoing person there is.

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Although I consider myself pretty outgoing, some of my friends are way more sociable.
After I make a mistake, I can't stop thinking about it.
When it comes to finding new solutions, I usually outshine others.
After joining a group, I usually end up becoming the leader.
I am known to make quick, hot-headed decisions.
I carefully choose my words, particularly in a public forum.
Although I think charitable causes are important, I personally don't like to be involved with
them.
I like to do things fast, even when I know that the quality of what I do would be better if I
slowed down.

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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_58a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_58b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_59a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_59b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_60a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_60b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_61a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_61b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_62a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_62b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_63a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_63b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_64a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_64b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_65a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_65b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_66a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_66b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_67a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_67b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_68a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_68b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_69a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_69b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_70a

Most of the time I honor my commitments, but when unable to do so, I inform people right
away.
I carefully choose my words, particularly in a public forum.
I handle stress about as well as most people.
My life has had about an equal share of ups and downs.
I have often been critical of others.
I am on good terms with nearly everyone.
Most people would call me ambitious.
When given a choice, I prefer an easy job to a challenging one.
When working on a team project, I like to take charge of things.
I don't like to give orders, but I would, if necessary, to get things done.
I don't enjoy stressful situations, but I do handle them well.
After I make a mistake, I can't stop thinking about it.
When given a choice, I prefer an easy job to a challenging one.
As long as I pass a training course, I don't care what I have learned.
I sympathize with those worse off than me and help them as much as I can.
I prefer to do things in a logical order.
I like reading books or magazines about current events or new technology.
I am happy with what I know, but there is always room to learn more.
I am on good terms with nearly everyone.
I hardly ever lose or misplace things.
On most days, I don't have even a single worry.
Criticism bothers me no more or less than it bothers anyone else.
I tend to blame myself when things go wrong.
I am more of a listener than a talker.
I need things explained to me only once.

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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_70b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_71a

I often feel responsible for making sure that all group projects and assignments are completed.
Being new and original comes quite naturally to me.

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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_71b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_72a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_72b

In a group task, I tend to develop other people's ideas rather than come up with my own.
I like reading books or magazines about current events or new technology.
I feel at ease when working on difficult tasks.
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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_73a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_73b

I prefer informative documentaries to other television programs.
I can find something positive to say in even the worst of situations.

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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_74a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_74b

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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_75a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_75b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_76a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_76b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_77a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_77b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_78a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_78b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_79a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_79b

I prefer to work with existing ideas, but sometimes I can come up with new ones of my own.
People always comment on how unique my ideas are.
I am not one of those people who has to do everything perfectly, but I rarely turn in work
having silly mistakes, such as spelling errors or missing words.
I complain no more than anyone else.
I am definitely more organized than most people.
When it comes to being tidy and clean, I am about average.
No matter what challenge life throws at me, I can handle it.
I keep detailed notes of important meetings and lectures.
I prefer being alone.
I am known to make quick, hot-headed decisions.
I hate to stay at home alone.
I become annoyed when things around me are disorganized.

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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_80a

In a group task, I tend to develop other people's ideas rather than come up with my own.

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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_80b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_81a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_81b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_82a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_82b

Bad things just happen to me more than to others, and there is nothing I can do about it.
I would help others as long as I had the free time and ability to do so.
I am very generous with my time and money.
Organization is a key component of most things I do.
I take my obligations and commitments to others very seriously.

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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_83a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_83b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_84a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_84b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_85a

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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_85b

I can network or socialize with people, but I am not as good at it as some of my friends.
Talking to people makes me feel great.
I like jobs that allow me to develop and express my ideas.
I am interested in learning about almost everything.
I can learn math, but I just need a little more time and practice to do so.
Once in a while, I need a confidence boost, so I do something that's easy and likely to be a
success.

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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_86a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_86b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_87a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_87b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_88a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_88b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_89a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_89b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_90a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_90b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_91a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_91b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_92a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_92b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_93a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_93b

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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_94a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_94b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_95a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_95b

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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_96a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_96b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_97a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_97b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_98a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_98b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_99a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_99b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_100a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_100b

Although I consider myself pretty outgoing, some of my friends are way more sociable.
I am more of a listener than a talker.
I avoid errors by being careful and thorough.
People always comment on how unique my ideas are.
I wouldn't like having to learn new things all the time just to keep up with my job.
I try to be careful about what I say to others, but sometimes I just can't help myself.
When a decision has to be made, I am usually the one to make it.
I am definitely more organized than most people.
I have made great personal sacrifices to do what I have promised.
I try to be the best at anything I do.
I am happy with what I know, but there is always room to learn more.
I believe I fulfill my obligations and promises as well as most people.
I have to read complex information several times before I fully understand it.
I don't like making decisions for people and prefer that others do it for me.
Every item in my room and on my desk has a designated place.
I love to do experiments and see the results.
Others usually ask me to join their teams because I am good at helping people work better
together.
I don't get startled or shaken up easily.
When it comes to being tidy and clean, I am about average.
I am patient and deliberate in my actions.
Even under time pressure, I would rather take my time to think about my answer to a question
than to say the first thing that comes to mind.
It is unusual for me to worry about something for more than a day or two.
I have so much going on that it is hard for me to find time for others.
I lower my standards as tasks get more difficult.
I continually strive to uncover information about topics that are new to me.
I enjoy being in positions of high responsibility.
I make every effort to do more than what is expected of me.
I enjoy supervising others.
I have always felt an extremely strong sense of personal responsibility and duty.
I tend to be helpful and do things for people even when they don't expect it.
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Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_101a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_101b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_102a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_102b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_103a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_103b
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_104a
Behavioral Performance Compet BPC_104b

I speak up when it's important.
For the most part, I feel that my life is on the right track.
I work about as hard to complete tasks as most people I know.
I sometimes have good ideas at work, just like everyone else.
I go above and beyond what is required of me.
I'm easy to talk to.
It is important for me to work in a profession where I can help others.
I am pretty happy with my life.

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