Bonds should never ever be used as handcuffs (not the golden sort). And in most jurisdictions, it would also be illegal for it to exceed modest costs. In normal industry, if an employee comes with valuable and cost saving experience, the cuffs or the handshake, ARE of the golden variety.
Anyone who defends an excessive bond (or frankly, any bond for TR) is by extension, inviting their employer to reduce their salary below market rate, knowing that the pilot would be disinclined or unable to take their services elsewhere. Mad, or a mole.
Last edited by Sick; 15th Dec 2021 at 18:29.