Job Tenure (IMAGE) American Sociological Association Caption Statistical cross-currents: A steady decline in average job tenure for men and never-married non-mothers from 1983 to 2012 was offset by a sharp rise in job tenure for married mothers, particularly between 1983 and 1996. Credit Matissa Hollister Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.