Hey again Kowloon.
Consider my points as my own whining over my tax situation. I do still believe though that I am way more happier being in my own home country. I think I was for a bit... hoping that things were good over there because in some ways I miss flying over there. But the reality is that in Hong Kong, the labor laws always favour the company not the employee. The employee will aways get the shaft. I would like to come back over,,but I have measured over the last month and have come to the very strong conclusion that its better being in a Western country with the higher taxes. In the long run, you will do much better. Its fun to go out and taste the world, but in my opinion, having been there and done that...anyone considering going to hong kong....forget it. Focus on the good local co's. Yes the tax is higher, but there are alot more benefits that far outweigh what is happening to our colleagues in Hong Kong. As I mentioned on the Cathay post, SOLIDARITY is what hong kong need and that is where I believe the guys over there need to work on. If they can become stronger as a group, maybe they can start to move the company into a direction where fairness is not just a word. When you get a pref bidding system for rosters...maybe then I will take another look. Till then...I will stay put. Good luck Kowloon, and to all who make the move!