Originally Posted by
krismiler
The best years to do Singapore would have been back when SQ was offering expat terms. Retire from BA at 55 years old as a B744 Captain, rent out the house in the UK and send the money along with the pension income to a competent financial manager in the Channel Islands/Isle of Man. Come to Singapore for 5 years on the full package and enjoy the expat lifestyle while stashing away the surplus income. Retire at 60 and return to home country well cashed up and enjoy life.
That is exactly what brought me. Family friend, retired B747 skipper joined SQ; came back cashed up with stories of adventure.
My time at CX wasn't as good as his, but it was ok do the expat benefits. Anyone joining now is in for a world of financial pain.