You cant have joined these companies without expecting some of this from the start. We have all seen and heard this before many times with other asian companies. This is a Asian cultural thing...and is very broad based. If you work in Asia you better expect this. There is no place for western progressive thinking. Common sence is just a concept and is almost never used. The best thing you can do for yourself if you want to be a contract pilot in asia is memorize the FOM/AOM. That and that alone will get you respect. Its what they will live by....even if it doesnt make sense or not. "Do as your told" and thats it. Everything else....is just ...