I left CX in 2009 after 4 1/2 years of experiencing CX. I had a great time in Hong Kong, it was a great basing point for travelling the region, and can I now say that I've tried ultra long haul flying on wide bodies. Been there, done that and got the T-shirt. Cathay Pacific Airways as a company was (and it seems it still is!) truly pathetic. The training system was sick and there was just too many sad w@ankers around in all departments. I left the dump and went on to truly greener pastures. I still have old friends with this outfit and I really do feel sorry for them. It's been 9 years to the day tomorrow! Freakin' awesome. Good luck guys.