At the end of the day the decision is yours. I have been in Cathay a long time, whilst I understand (a Little) the dis-affection of some pilots here, I can't say I agree. I find Hong Kong a fun place to live, expensive yes but so are London and Sydney. Polluted well yes but so were Europe and America a few years ago, it will improve. I can honestly say that my experience at CX has been very pleasant. Due to a few strange management decisions we have been struggling for a few years, but there is light at the end of the tunnel and it's not a train. The training is generally OK, you may run across the odd dinosaur, but where won't you? If you are married/attached you may struggle with the finances initially but obviously starting anywhere is the same. The jets are great and I think our prospects are sound. I now expect to be called a management troll etc etc. Fill your boots guys water off a ducks back. But for the young person asking. I would still join.