Need help with my next move
Currently a B737NG Capt in India. Govt plans to get rid of all expats by July 2010. Good pay and benefits overall here but will be forced out.
As an NG Capt I make an average of $9000/USD month for 9 months of work. I get 8 days off a month with hotel accomdations. On my next gig I would like to bring my wife and kids along and so I am considering EK, QR, EY, Oman etc. I am ok with a F/O slot if it is not the B737NG. My total time is 10,000 plus, with 6,000 jet over 55 tons and 2500 PIC on the NG. FAA ratings with no incidents, accidents or violations. Age is 50 plus with wife and school age kids (currently in the US). Returning to the US is not an option due to obvious reasons of economy. For a seemingly right offer I might consider bailing from India before the mass exodus in 2010.
Any thoughts? BTW I have lived in the ME before so that is not an issue for me or the family. I need a place to stay put for 8-10 years, and hopefully retire at 60.