Jerry is 35 years old and initially works as an advertising agent before being fired after unsuccessfully pitching a "Hungry for Apples?" campaign inspired by "Got Milk?" (later adapted by the company without Jerry as "Hungry for Pears?"). Several episodes have dealt with the state of Jerry's marriage with Beth, the pair having married at 18 after Beth became pregnant with their daughter Summer at 17, the pair briefly separating in the third season. Jerry is depicted as having an adversarial relationship with his father-in-law Rick, often competing with Rick for the admiration of his family, and able to channel an inner-strength to face his fears despite his usual cowardice.[1][6] In the first season, Jerry is implied to have been a victim of sexual assault.