Let's put all the personal "one upmanship" aside. Ultimately, the profession of "pilot" has come to an end at Cathay Pacific. From the 1950's through to the present days, it's arguably been one of the best companies in the world to fly for. Now, the avarice, greed and arrogance of the Swire management class have destroyed the profession that underpinned the safety, reputation and progress of a great name in aviation. That has now all been laid to waste. For those remaining, it is unarguable that there is nothing resembling a career left here. It will be a bare basic contract job, with no possibility to provide for the needs of retirement or even your family's health. The time to make decisions accordingly is now upon everyone remaining.