Yeah, if cash and bennies are back to what they were in 2005, adjusted for inflation. Leopards don’t change spots too often, and the ME3 have amptly proven that you don’t go there for a career. I think the big money days for western captains in China are largely over too, although there might be a couple more years to be had.
Covid has taught that the expat life can come to an abrupt halt for the most arbitrary, flimsy reasons.
All of which might be a good thing
ilots may eventually force higher wages rather than join the diaspora.