The so-called underemployment rate -- which includes part- time workers who'd prefer a full-time position and people who want work but have given up looking -- held at 17 percent.

所谓的就业不足率-即想要寻求全职工作的兼职劳动力和那些想要谋求工作但放弃寻找的人-保持在17%。

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On the other hand such workers may be more flexible on pay, particularly if employers are willing to offer part-time work, which many older people prefer.

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Married women tend to prefer onna tengoku, women's heaven (a mix of part-time work, bringing up children, hobbies and community work), to the restricted life they would have as a sarariwoman.

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