Originally Posted by
cessna157
Yes:
at·tri·tion
/əˈtrɪʃ
ən/ Show Spelled [uh-trish-uh
n]
noun 1. a reduction or decrease in
numbers, size, or strength.
2.
a wearing down or
weakening of resistance,
especially as a result of continuous pressure or
harassment: The enemy
surrounded the town and conducted a war of attrition.
3. a gradual reduction in work force without firing of personnel, as when workers resign or retire and are not replaced.
I guess there is "Healthy" attrition and "Regional" attrition. I'd prefer to know there are more retirements and career progressions up the line. I tend to not get too excited about the list getting shorter below me. But oh well....