Employees in these 13 fields have the most extra-marital affairs

Employees in these 13 fields have the most extra-marital affairs Employees in these 13 fields have the most extra-marital affairs The spectre of on-the-clock cheating (or cheating after-hours with a co-worker or client) exists prevalently in pop culture (“Mad Men”, “Scandal”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Fatal Attraction.” The list goes on and on and on).And while cheaters can certainly pop up in a wide range of professions, data shows that 13 fields have a higher percentage of self-confessed adulterers in their numbers than others.Ashley Madison, the infamous dating site that specializes in setting members up for extra-marital affairs, polled the career status of its membership base and generated a report on the careers most likely to attract wandering spouses, which was published by  Business Insider. While Ashley Madison did observe differences between the careers of male members and female members, 13 careers emerged as particularly prominent among this cheat-happy population.13. PoliticsOnly 1% of Ashley Madison’s female members work in politics. And (much to our surprise) less than 1% of male me mbers admit to a career in the political sphere.12. Arts EntertainmentWomen in the arts (actors, musicians, writers, producers, directors, etc) represent 4% of Ashley Madisonians, and a slightly-lower number of members (3%) are men working in the same arena.11. AgricultureMen involved in farming and related fields account for 3% of Ashley Madison members, while women in the field don’t represent a notable percentage of Ashley Madison participants.10. LegalWomen in the legal field - whether lawyers, paralegals, judges, or aides - comprise 4% of Ashley Madison members. Meanwhile, 4% of male members also cop to working in law.9.  Marketing   CommunicationsMarketing professionals require strong  interpersonal skills  and talent for socializing - and some may take these talents to the extreme, based on Ashley Madison membership numbers. 4% of female members and 6% of male members work in the communications field.8. Social WorkAccording to Ashley Madison’s findings, 2% of male mem bers work in the social work field and 9% of female members do the same.7. Retail HospitalityAn industry famous for promoting socialization and outgoing interactions, retail hospitality claims 9% of Ashley Madison’s female members and 8% of its male members.6. FinanceThe image of the slick, aggressively non-monogamous Wall Street tycoon is a common one throughout movie and TV history, and Ashley Madison reveals some potential truth to the stereotype: 8% of male members and 9% of female members work in finance.5. EducationMen working in education - whether as teachers, professors, administrators, or visiting lecturers - account for 4% of Ashley Madison members…but that number skyrockets when looking at the number of female educators who signed up for the site (12%).4. EntrepreneurshipThose who choose to strike out on their own and start businesses also may, in some cases, be prone to imaginative concepts of fidelity; for both male and female Ashley Madison members, entreprene urship proved the fourth most popular career choice.3. Information TechnologyWomen working in I.T. support represent 8% of Ashley Madison members, while their male counterparts make up 12%.2. MedicalAs it turns out, “Grey’s Anatomy” may be onto something. 23% of female Ashley Madison members work in the medical field as doctors or nurses, while 5% of male members do the same.1. TradesProfessions like construction, plumbing, and welding feature more flexible and unpredictable schedules than traditional 9-to-5 positions, which, according to communications director Isabella Mise of Ashley Madison, “[makes it easier for people] to fly under the radar when it comes to sneaking around with an affair partner.” 4% of female Ashley Madison members work trade  jobs, while that number rises to a full 29% in the male-membership pool.A version of this post previously appeared on  Fairygodboss, the largest career community that helps women get the inside scoop on pay, corporate culture, benefits, and work flexibility. Founded in 2015, Fairygodboss offers company ratings, job listings, discussion boards, and career advice.