Originally Posted by
Sam Ting Wong
They have empty villas they need to fill up first..
Speaking of EK. Some uncanny similarities..
The basic for CN is coincidentally same as basic after tax in CX. The mentioned cash allowance is (was) roughly same as in CX as well. Cost of living roughly same as well..
Now it's down to children ( 100% cover in EK, 50 % in CX), productivity pay ( 0 % in EK, ?? in CX), pace of promotion, work enthusiasm ( 80-90 hrs EK/ 70% ish in CX), commuting requirements and housing/ environment preferences ( hot and sandy in EK, small and crowded in CX).
Lets look at the similarities and some contrasts shall we?
I know you’re a company man, or staying in CX somehow makes you feel better about your life choices.
Let’s compare FO1 to the emirates Basic with no productivity pay. All in USD and after tax assuming 15% in HK for basic salary and all allowances
its unfair to compare commander scales as there is no DEC for CX
Basic Salary
CX - $5473
EK - $ 7079
Housing -
CX - (Assuming pilot allowance is used for housing) $2165
EK - $0
In saying that, finding a place in HK for a family of 4 to live comfortably will cost a lot more that $2165 - average price in TC for an 85sqm 3 bedroom apartment is about $3000.
Education
CX - Upto $10828 per child (provided receipts are provided)
EK - $10211
Education is a lot more expensive in HK, with a mid tier school costing about $17835, whereas in the UAE it’s about $12800.
Medical
CX - Low limit medical coverage worldwide for pilot only - HK only coverage for family
EK - Excellent medical coverage - Worldwide for family
Leave -
CX - Five Weeks
EK - Six weeks
Commuting -
CX - possible but can be difficult at times depending on the season.
EK - Maybe to/from Europe
The Basic breakdown of income. Now tell me which do you think is a more superior package?