Hmmm...
I just started a job in Japan with NCA through Parc. Great bunch by the way. We are in the same hotel and some classes with the Air Japan guys from HACS and Parc. Everyone seems incredibly happy to be there and Hawaii seems to treat their contractors very well.
The 5 months isn't that tough, there are some breaks for trips home and my family gets a visit at their expense. Allowances are provided to pay for those Starbuck's coffees, only about 4 or 5 US$ by the way. The local food is great and there a lot of choices for other food as well.