Originally Posted by
Gnadenburg
The OP hasn’t answered how he views a 30K bond? Are you OK to pay 30K if a better job comes up within a few months of joining? This is a very real scenario with a dynamic pilot market emerging. QF is recruiting from all three and I know a number of pilots who have had to pay 30K bonds or risk losing a better opportunity they didn’t expect to emerge.
Kris, 2 weeks on 2 weeks off is available in the USA for Aussies now. I’m not trying to change topic or enter debate and if you want to do that, please go to the USA thread and we’ll take it up there.
Not looking at jumping ships in a few months or years, lifestyle has become more important than ever. Being based at your preferred location makes all the difference. Plus have a side business helps make up any shortfall in terms of money compared to an airline. Staff travel isn't what it used to be anymore. Hence bond amount is irrelevant for me at this stage.