Must say I find it amusing that only people on the database are presently being offered this deal to shell out $$$$$$ - mere plebs not on the database will have to wait their turn (which may/may not arrive!)
Must make you warm and fuzzy to "belong" to such an elite group.
On a more serious note regarding contractors and/or their clients (and sorry to disappoint anyone thinking otherwise but that is NOT the pilot!) interesting items on other posts eg. looks like Rishworth (and others) getting tied up in tax problems in India, KAL possibly not providing all the days off consecutive as implied (but not written) in the contract, airline in Japan trying to amend pay/travel in the contract for their benefit etc.
In todays market make sure you read and fully understand the implications and intent of the contract, if not happy either have them amended or walk away.
If not happy yet still sign then can't really bitch too much when/if things start falling apart.
Beware of false prophets - but also beware of real opportunities missed.
Tough call sometimes.