Congrats to you Hostile23..
I am very happy to hear about the decision you have taken - I am confident you will never ever regret it! You know what you came from and you seem to know what you are going back to..
I will join the club of leaving guys in a couple of years - say less than 2. I miss enjoying going to work - but fortunately I can still remember the enjoyment that flying can be in the right company. CX is definately not for everyone. If you want money (that means a hkg base and buying property!) - sure - come and live with the culture at CX.
As much as I love Hong Kong (sure it poluted and..) and the Mickey Mouse culture around here - I am really looking forward to going back to my old Airline. Sick and tired of "The cathay way.." - what a wanking way of running a "Five star Airline".
If I had family incl. kids, I would for sure consider other airlines and options..
Anyways - good on you buddy - live a happy life - knowing you did the right thing.. Im happy for you.
Y