Time off depends on the roster: usually busy.
Leave 6 weeks plus 8 days.
Time to command anyones guess min 2 years max 4.
Routes:
China mostly, Japan, Kinabalu (Malaysia) and Phuket with the odd Banagaldesh. OK but not exactly ":flying down to Rio"
Tax is basically 15% on salary and 15% on 10% of your housing if you rent.
Couldn't comment on how it would comparework wise.
HK lifestyle is definitely a bit more exotic.
[This message has been edited by Jaded (edited 17 January 2001).]