Sorry Ngineer and Oh Me Oh My, I assure you I didn't mean to cause any offence. I don't think my attitude has anything to do with it.
The last time people were moved from the Terminal to Base they were more than welcomed by the Base guys - mind you, the majority of those moved weren't happy about it at the time.
I'm certainly not any "gift to engineering", but with the combined experience and nous of me and my colleagues, I believe we put out a excellent product. As I'm sure you guys do. So with a number of you guys on board - it should be an even better one.
As for "bringing their work with them, not poaching yours" - certainly sounds like the way the company wants it interpreted. Still sounds like back-filling to me.
I'm just saying it's not that bad in Base, especially if you've still got a job.
Just hope you don't come and take mine.