Also not realy clear what MD12 is on about- Isn't an expat but doesn't specify a country- surley you're FROM somewhere?
Most Asian operations (and in Japan almost exclusivley) fill the RHS with local youngsters from their own Cadet programs. There are a few opurtunities for expat FOs (Air Japan, Air China) and $5-8k US would be the norm.
There is a wealth of information available here, but a more specific query would help.