Great company on those European layovers
HKGPEK1, I've been on great cross-country drives in Europe with ex-Cadets more than once on a layover. I consider that quite good company indeed. While very often the only thing "expats" are interested in is walking to a bar 50 yards from the hotel and getting pissed every night. Great company? Maybe to you....but it goes both ways pal.
So instead of a 2000hour guy in the back you get a 200 hour guy who's hardly been outta HK!
From what you say you must've been quite the globe-trotter before joining CX, may I suggest you show your understanding of international cultures by not pointing fingers at a particular group without being provoked at all?