If you are responding to the LEP post, then I'll just have to ask: do you know the Absolute Majority of LEPs are on B scale already?
The fact is when exclusively comparing a HKG-based pilot to an LEP, the LEP is worse off in this SLS deal, as we still have to pay our mortgages and keep the kids in school - out of our basic salary. And let's face it, Hong Kong is not a cheap place to live in. Taking SLS means an bigger overall "package" percentage deduction for the LEP vs a HKG-based expat.