Originally Posted by
Buttscratcher
I think the folks saying 'no' are pilots that have been there, done that, and since returning to Oz, figure that it's better not to put it all at risk
The 'yes' people believe the hype, and trust that no one will bone them.
Sure, it is an adventure, but right now, how did that work out for everybody?
The Expats are always the first to be let go, and what kind of union protection are provided for you?
Look, sure, do it, but remember you are basically on your own.
Bro, the expats are not the first to go in the US. Covid proved that, when a bunch of WARN letters when out at our airline, the most junior went first, E3 or otherwise. It was only government assistance that actually stopped people from getting furloughed. Given how the expat lifestyle generally works, and a lack of knowledge of what the E3 actually is, your lack of knowledge is understandable. But, the E3 is a skilled worker visa. There doesn't have to be a shortage of Americans. It also doesn't cost a company anything to renew your E3 visa, so they could happily furlough in seniority order and still continue to renew your E3.
Also, while an E3 visa cannot be cancelled by the company, if they legitimately fire you, or you annoy them enough so that they choose not to renew your visa, well that's on you. It's really not hard to thrive in the US environment, but if you choose to bring an Oztranaut mentality with you, you can't say you weren't warned.