The trend in years spent with an employer is down for men and up 
for women:


Median years of service with current employer

			Men		
						
Age 35 to 39	Age 40 to 44	Age 45 to 49	Age 50 to 54	
									
1983	2000	1983	2000	1983	2000	1983	2000				
6.1	4.8	9.7	6.2	11.8	9.1	14.2	9.9	
	

			Women

Age 35 to 39	Age 40 to 44	Age 45 to 49	Age 50 to 54

1983	2000	1983	2000	1983	2000	1983	2000
3.9	3.7	4.3	4.9	5.5	6.6	7.4	8.1


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.