Bonds
I came from the US, and there is no such thing as being bonded to go to work for a company.
Just because all of the other companies do it (bonding) it is an isue that is odd to say the least.
I do not understand that this issue is looked upon as normal.
What other worker gets bonded for training to operate a piece of company equipment?
And furthur more, why do we as pilots accept this as normal?
I am new to the ex-pat lifestyle, but I think that to be "paying for instruction" to operate a piece of equipment that is owned and operated by someone else for their benifit is ludicrious.
I do not care how you put this issue, but plain and simple it sucks, to say the least.
I also agree with the statement from a few replies earlier, that it is just a cost of doing business that should be borne by the company, and not the employee.
If he is paid well and treated fairly, there would be no fear of him leaving in the first place.
OK let the rest of you say your part...pro or con
Pita