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\nQ1. How did the pandemic affect you? (Check all that apply)","options":{"multiSelect":true},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tLaid off, furloughed or lost my job","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tLost customers or lost my business ","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tVolunteer or service role interrupted or ended","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":" \tFelt more socially isolated, lonely or alienated from others","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"5","display":" \tFelt more stressed, afraid or vulnerable","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"6","display":" \tForced to rethink my priorities","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"7","display":" \tDecided to retire sooner than planned","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"8","display":"Other, please specify:","options":{"textEntry":{}},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID3","display":"SECTION 2: EMPLOYMENT
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\nQ2. What is your current employment status?","options":{},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tEmployed full-time","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tEmployed part-time","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tUnemployed","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":" \tSelf-employed (freelance, contract, consulting, gig)","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"5","display":" \tEntrepreneur (employ self and others)","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"6","display":" \tRetired","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"7","display":"Other, please specify:","options":{"textEntry":{}},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID4","display":"If you are working, please answer the next 3 questions. Otherwise, skip to Q6.
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\nQ3. How long have you been in your current role?","options":{},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tLess than one year","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tLess than 5 years","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":"More than 5 years","options":{},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID5","display":"Q4. How satisfied are you with your current role?","options":{},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tVery satisfied","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tSatisfied","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":"Not satisfied","options":{},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID6","display":"Q5. If not satisfied, please tell us why. (Check all that apply)","options":{"multiSelect":true},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tDon’t feel my skills and experience are being fully used","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tDon’t feel supported by my boss or team","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tDon’t feel connected to the people I work with","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":" \tDon’t feel valued for the contribution I make","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"5","display":" \tDon’t feel adequately paid for my contribution","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"6","display":" \tDon’t feel safe working in office or other location","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"7","display":" \tDon’t feel connected working from home","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"8","display":"Other, please specify:","options":{"textEntry":{}},"layout":{}},{"id":"9","display":"Not applicable (I am satisfied)","options":{},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID7","display":"If you are seeking work, please answer the next 4 questions. Otherwise, skip to question Q10.
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Q6. How long have you been looking for work?","options":{},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tLess than 6 months","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \t6-12 months","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \t12-18 months","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":"More than 18 months","options":{},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID8","display":"Q7. Which work environment do you prefer?","options":{},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tOffice or other workplace","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tHome or remote","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tHybrid","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":"Other, please specify:","options":{"textEntry":{}},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID9","display":"Q8. What has been your primary job search strategy? (check all that apply)","options":{"multiSelect":true},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tChecking job boards and applying for jobs online","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tNetworking with friends, colleagues and others","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tLinkedIn connections","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":" \tReferrals from other sources","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"5","display":"Another strategy, please specify:","options":{"textEntry":{}},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID10","display":"Q9. Which of these factors do you feel are holding you back if any? (check all that apply)","options":{"multiSelect":true},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tOutdated skills or industry/professional knowledge","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tLack of skills or industry/professional knowledge","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tIndustry, business or professional changes","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":" \tAgeism","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"5","display":" \tLoss of connections or contacts in my field","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"6","display":" \tLack of flexibility","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"7","display":" \tCaregiving responsibilities","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"8","display":"Another factor, please specify:","options":{"textEntry":{}},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID11","display":"SECTION 3 : RETIREMENT
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\nQ10. If you retired during the pandemic, what is your current intention?","options":{},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tStay retired","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tReturn to work full-time","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tReturn to work part-time","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":" \tNot sure","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"5","display":"Other, please specify:","options":{"textEntry":{}},"layout":{}},{"id":"6","display":"I did not retire during the pandemic","options":{},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID12","display":"SECTION 3: VOLUNTEERING
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\nQ11. What is your current volunteer status?","options":{},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tRegularly volunteer at a nonprofit 2 hours or more each week","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tRegularly volunteer at a nonprofit less than 2 hours each week","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tVolunteer occasionally at a nonprofit","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":" \tVolunteer at a school, library, church, synagogue, mosque or other community organization","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"5","display":"Volunteer another way, please specify:","options":{"textEntry":{}},"layout":{}},{"id":"6","display":"Don’t currently volunteer","options":{},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID13","display":"Q12. If you are not currently volunteering, what are your reasons? (check all that apply)","options":{"multiSelect":true},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tNot sure what I’m interested in","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tNot sure where to find opportunities","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tPrefer not to work on site (away from home) right now","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":" \tDon’t feel I have time","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"5","display":" \tCan’t commit to a regular schedule","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"6","display":" \tNot sure how my skills align","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"7","display":" \tNo one ever asked me","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"8","display":" \tNot interested in volunteering","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"9","display":"Another reason, please specify:","options":{"textEntry":{}},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID14","display":"SECTION 5: SUPPORT SERVICES
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\nQ13. What employment support services have you used during the pandemic? (check all that apply)","options":{"multiSelect":true},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tMassHire","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \t50+ Job Seekers in MA","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tEncore Boston Network","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":" \tMass Library Consortium","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"5","display":" \tOperation ABLE","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"6","display":" \tFounders Over 55","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"7","display":" \tSCORE","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"8","display":" \tOutplacement firm","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"9","display":" \tPrivate coach or career counselor","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"10","display":"Another support service, please specify:","options":{"textEntry":{}},"layout":{}},{"id":"11","display":"I have not used any employment support services","options":{},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID15","display":"Q14. How are you currently using the support services listed above?","options":{},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tLess than previously","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tThe same as previously","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tMore than previously","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":"Not Applicable (I haven’t used any of them)","options":{},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID16","display":"Q15. If less than or more than previously, please explain why.","options":{"inputType":"single"},"layout":{},"type":"te"},{"id":"QID17","display":"Q16. What approach to receiving support services do you prefer?","options":{},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tIn person","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tReal-time virtual (Zoom) with Q&A","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tOnline (available anytime)","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":" \tSocial media (LinkedIn or Facebook)","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"5","display":" \tYouTube or other videos","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"6","display":"Another approach, please specify:","options":{"textEntry":{}},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID18","display":"SECTION 6: TELL US ABOUT YOU
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\nQ17. What state do you live in?","options":{},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tMassachusetts","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":"Another state, please specify:","options":{"textEntry":{}},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID19","display":"Q18. What is your age?","options":{},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tUnder 49","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \t50-54","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \t55-59","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":" \t60-64","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"5","display":" \t65-69","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"6","display":" \t70-75","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"7","display":"Over 75","options":{},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID20","display":"Q19. What is your gender?","options":{},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":"Male","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":"Female","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":"Non-binary / third gender","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":"Prefer not to say","options":{},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID21","display":"Q20. What is your current marital status?","options":{},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tMarried/Partnered","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tNever married","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tDivorced","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":" \tSeparated","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"5","display":"Widowed","options":{},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID22","display":"Q21. What race/ethnicity do you identify with? (Check all that apply)","options":{"multiSelect":true},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tWhite/Caucasian","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tBlack/African American","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tNative American/American Indian","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":" \tAsian/Pacific Islander","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"5","display":" \tHispanic/Latinx","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"6","display":"Another identity, please specify:","options":{"textEntry":{}},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID23","display":"Q22. What is your highest level of education completed?","options":{},"layout":{"type":"vertical","columns":1},"type":"mc","choices":[{"id":"1","display":" \tHigh school/GED","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"2","display":" \tVocational/Professional school/Professional degree","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"3","display":" \tCommunity college/Junior college/Associate degree","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"4","display":" \tCollege/Bachelor degree","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"5","display":" \tGraduate/Post college/Master or Doctoral degree","options":{},"layout":{}},{"id":"6","display":"Another education level","options":{},"layout":{}}]},{"id":"QID26","display":"Q23. Thanks for taking the time to complete this survey! Your thoughts are valuable to us. If you would like to share any additional information, please do so here.","options":{"inputType":"single"},"layout":{},"type":"te"},{"type":"db","id":"QID25","display":"Please be sure to click the button below to submit your survey!","options":{},"layout":{}}],"responses":{}},"nextButton":{"display":"Submit Survey"}}},"language":"EN"}