if you want a better life balance maybe you are in the wrong career. I’ve seen the rosters of other airlines like EK, QF and ANZ and what we have in cx is way better in terms of days off, annual leave, ability to proffer or swap flights etc.
I think some of you are confusing pandemic control measures as if it is some sort of draconian rule by Cathay. Pilots worldwide are suffering from the same sort of isolation requirements imposed by the local governments. But cx pilots are too self centred to realise that.