The grass is greener on the other side - very often. Im fortunate enough to have worked for another very good company pre- Cathay. An airline bigger - and better - than Cathay.
Correct. There are pros and cons in any airline. As far as Im concerned Cathay is all about lifestile - whether you live in Hong Kong or on a basing (working 12-14 days a month).
If you dont fancy feeling the management breath down your neck and stringt outdated British management style (that simply doesnt belong anywhere in aviation!) you are better off going somewhere else. This is a "know it all better" airline.
If fancy flying and having fun flying - you are better off choosing another airline - if you are priviledged enough to have that as an option.
Good luck in you choices.
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