mongkok cowboy,
That's a pretty good thumbnail sketch as I remember it.
Too much hammering detail which makes the line pilot think "Should I be doing this now?" instead of running a comfortable and relaxed operation.
Comment from trainer challenged re CX training attitude "I'm not there to relax them. If they can't stand the stress I give them how will they cope with a real emergency?"
The administration and facilities are OK. Company hotel handy for based crew nightstops BUT there's the old Cathay Club problem of suits in attendance when the boys have a beer too many and say their piece or throw their peanuts.
The big thing is to remember you are not working in W Europe or N America; this is a foreign airline and they can do as they wish.
I felt for most people who were 'failed' or just told CX to shove it. Any of you reading this; Don't let your self esteem suffer - you ARE a pilot and, perhaps you did yourself a favour.