I found AC's post overall quite accurate and valid.And I feel sorry for him.He is a small percentage and obviously didn't get accurate enough advice.Most of his grievances wont affect many of the new guys as they have mostly come from LCC's and are generally on a better package.AC perhaps you can go and see HR and the clinic and tell them you really hate it and need to get home.Come up with some compassionate reason and I'm sure they will let you go without having to pay the bond.