Negativity, Naivity, Reality, Wishful Thinking
Thanks Cosmo,
I find your comments valid, and it is good to caution people. As I mentioned, the SAS pilots have been out flying for many companies. Nigeria Airways on the B747 was a great experience..!
What I am reacting to, however, is negativity. Maybe I am somewhat naive, but I have seen a winter night before. And many different cultures and operational environments. And when I look back, I would not have missed one of them..!
As I understand from my contacts with a few SAS pilots, they were actually receiving cautions and warnings, in order for them to really examine and try to understand what 4 years in Singapore would mean. This included information sessions, Q&As etc.
Not from Cosmo, but another: I must rethink my geography, I never knew Sweden had borders to Turkey in the 1700s. Interesting statement. Actually I think it was the Swedish "expat soldiers" who took some long assignments (4 year contracts, no vacation, no free home base travel, interesting work..!)