My only criticism of you, 400, was your grammar. I DID read your post, and I do NOT criticise its content. My statement (other than the grammar critique) was a GENERAL one directed to ALL those on this forum who whine and whine and whine.
Whining solves nothing. This forum should be a place for constructive ideas which bring this divided pilot group together. Unfortunately, it is not, and never will be. Cathay knows that we are divided and will forever remain this way. That is why there are so many different pay scales and companies which employ us. Each small group has its own agenda and always will. A divided workforce is the ideal workforce for Cathay.
The only light at the end of the tunnel is that when the basing companies go on-shore, at least those groups will have the right and the will to put pressure on Cathay for better conditions. If this becomes unbearable for Cathay, they will move the jobs back to Hong Kong. Sure, there will be no ability for the HKG-based pilots to strike or slow down, but, the company will have to PAY for that right, with housing allowance, etc.
All the number crunchers at Swire have already figured this into their plan.
It's every man and woman for him or herself. Cathay knows this, and we should realize it.
If you know I'm rude, so be it. That's one of the benefits of a forum like this! Sometimes bluntness and a lack of political correctness is necessary. I bet you won't pluralize with an apostrophe anymore! One down, millions to go!