Intention to apply or accept an alternative job among participants of extended employment programs

The research studied 249 people employed in extended employment programs in northern Israel with respect to their intention to apply for an alternative job (an active step) or to accept a new job offer (a passive step). Findings indicated that young, single people who were living with their parents and perceived their level of disability as mild indicated more intention to apply for an alternative job or to accept a new job offer. Furthermore, people with low monthly wages, less satisfaction with their income and with the extended employment program in general, and a lack of participation in non-employment activities expressed a greater inclination to apply for an alternative job or to accept a new job offer. The only difference between people's intentions to apply for an alternative job (an active step) or to accept a job offer (a passive step) was in regard to their perception of their disability. The intention to apply for an alternative job was associated with mild disability, whereas the acceptance of a new job offer was related to mild and moderate disability.