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30 My working time can beflexibleStrongly disagree Disagree Neutral AgreeStrongly agree1 2 3 4531 My colleagues are willingto listen to my workrelatedproblems32 When changes are madeat work, I am clear abouthow they will work out inpracticeStrongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree1 2 3 4Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree1 2 3 4Strongly agree5Strongly agree533 I am supported throughemotionally demandingwork34 Relationships at workare strainedStrongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree1 2 3 45Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree1 2 3 4535 My line managerencourages me at workStrongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree1 2 3 4536a I find my job stressfulStrongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree1 2 3 4536b How would you characteriseyour general oraverage level of stress?Very low Low Moderate High Very high5 4 3 2137 Do you experience levelsof stress that you findunacceptable?Never Seldom Sometimes Often Always5 4 3 21LEAVE38a How many days off sickdid you take (if any)during the previous 12months?38b What is your anual leaveentitlement?DaysDays38c How much of your leaveentitlement did youactually take lastacademic year?DaysWORK-HOME BALANCE Please indicate the frequency with which you feel this way:I come home from work tootired to do things I like to doNot at all Rarely Sometimes OftenAlmost always5 4 3 21My job makes it difficult tomaintain the kind of personallife I would likeI often neglect my personalneeds because of thedemands of my workNot at all Rarely Sometimes Often5 4 3 2Not at all Rarely Sometimes Often5 4 3 2Almost always1Almost always143