PMS, I did a lot of research before I came out thanks very much, and I love the job and enjoy the lifestyle. I am putting away heaps more money than I could ever hope to in Oz, but unlike some who have burnt all their bridges around the world, I can choose when I want to leave and where I want to go. It is great to still have all those choices open to me. Currently with the great money on offer here, I choose to stay.
My issue is with all the negative generalisations you make about working in the Middle East, and the obviously skewed view you have due to a personal axe to grind, such as,
Once you are there you are sort of stuck and the plan to put away all that money suddenly comes crashing down in reality and after 2 or 3 years you wonder if it was actually worth it??
A lot of the guys here now are saving heaps, and paying off their mortgages etc. back in Oz much faster than they could ever do if still with ASA. That includes guys with kids in school. You do know the salary we are on now don't you? If so do the figures and you will soon see that the money in hand at the end of the month is way above what you would have in your habd with ASA or Airways in NZ.
Finally I have to be honest I didn't even notice you told people to do their research before coming out. I assume you are referring to this well written sentence,
dont beleive the "salesman" due you due diligence
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