I am just now getting my OE. So far all it takes is patients to work here. This is not American aviation and it's very different than what you would expect (at least in the training department). Shenzhen has treated us well as well as WASINC. One must keep in mind that WASINC can only do so much.....the Chinese airlines run the show; any "head-hunter" service can only support you as much as the airline will allow. Now dont quote me on than...some contract providers are better than others.
Most of the guys that I've spoken with fly 100 hours/month. One overnight/week. When you are working...you WORK early and get home late.
I have not had any pay problems yet.......I transfer all my cash back to the states to pay for my mortgage and rotting new car; it just sits there.
Crew scheduling...from what I've heard, tries thier best to accomidate you when you call them for a favor.....