Goodstick - many guys on bases have a good time of it and good rosters ( however boring since mostly all they do is fly between base and HK ) But keep in mind the loss in benefits and the much higher taxes you pay on a base. Right now with constantly decreasing pay (due to inflation and HK$/US$ xchange rate issues) and conditions the only option that still looks viable (financially) in the long term is Hong Kong based. Of course the company would love us all on bases - much cheaper for them....