Occupational tenure, employer tenure, and occupational mobility.

From: Occupational Outlook Quarterly | Date: June 22, 1990| Author: Carey, Max | Copyright information

Occupational Tenure, Employer Tenure, and Occupational Mobility

Most people change occupations several times during their lives. However, these changes usually take place when workers are young. Relatively few workers voluntarily change careers in midlife. While in school or soon after completing their education, individuals may have several different jobs, but then they usually settle into an occupation and stick to it until retirement. They advance in their careers by ge...

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