Originally Posted by
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Do you want the five minute argument, or the full half hour.
I worked on and off in old China for about 20 years.
Until I found that the ultra long length trips affected my health.
It would take me a week to straighten out, just in time to go do it again.
I’d return when a new destination would open up.
But soon found it all to be just more of the same old, same old.
I looked into early retirement and a China contract on something I had 14 years in command on type.
After talking to several crews in length about the challenges involved.
I realized I was not up to the task.
I was after all, just looking for a easy retirement job.
But, maybe your twice the man and pilot I am.
I am not looking for an argument or comparing abilities as a pilot so don’t get your knickers in a twist. I merely asked a simple question.
Sorry China didn’t work out for you. I have been here quite some years now and am surviving but I do have a base near my home and that makes a huge difference.
Is it perfect?? Certainly not........
Is anywhere perfect?? Probably not.......
I think as has been alluded to on this thread already, apart from the long trips and jet lag, a lot comes down to individual attitude towards the job. Some can hack it and some can not and that goes for most jobs I believe.
And no I am not saying that some are twice the pilots others are. Its not about ability but more whether you can adapt to the culture or not. This seems to be where most pack it in.
Anyway all the best to OP with whatever you choose.
Cheers,