No one is doubting that people are leaving. Just take one look at the "delayed" seniority list and it will confirm what you are suggesting. It is not because they "washed out" as you say. People are leaving for various reasons, mostly for greener pastures. You have already said that you'd leave too if you had a better offer. Right?

Where did you get 9? I thought it was 6.....and you previously stated 5! Which is it?