Average American will have how many different jobs by the age of 32?

• A. 8
• B. 5
• C. 12
• D. 3

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how often people transition between different jobs early in their careers. By the time most people reach their early thirties, frequent job changes become common as they gain experience, explore different roles, and seek better fit or advancement. This pattern yields an average around eight different jobs by age 32, reflecting a mix of internships, short-term roles, and mid-career moves rather than long stints in a single position. Eight fits the data because it captures the typical level of mobility without exaggerating into many more changes or underscoring extreme stability. If someone had five, twelve, or three by that age, those numbers would be noticeably below, above, or far below the usual pace, respectively, given how often early career moves occur.