The interesting part of your preference Goonybird is at 9 years in CX you most likely joined as an S/O with say 1500-2000 hours and nothing larger than a Metro, maybe even a Navajo? So with that experience back in 1996, AC probably wasn't an option for you otherwise you might had gone at that time. For argument sake, if you were accepted and joined AC in 1996, you would have had many years with an after tax salary below 40K then concerned about a furlough after 911. At CX you have enjoyed an average after tax salary of over 90K. So, stress, poverty for simple control of your roster…I think not!
I suspect that you’re the victim of your own desire Goonybird. During your first 3 years as an S/O you would have had plenty of time at home with the family. Then, you could have waited for a bus course and try and get a base ASAP. But you probably went 777 didn't you? Lousy roster but lots of flying which speaks volumes about your priorities. Your still living in HK probably to make the most of being a non-resident and save on taxes. Again, another priority. You could take a base now but you’re close to a command and you want to stay. Another choice. You don't have to take a command and you could take a base and be home 18-20 days a month but you choose not to. Don't blame CX for that and don't pretend that you had the choice to go AC and turned it down...I don't believe you when I see the other choices you have made.
Priorities in life...take responsibility for the choices you make!
