no i am not.
to clarify it once more, the meaning of flying as a contract pilot in asia, middle east, africa........... is that you are foreign workforce, going to be made redundant, as soon as locals can take your position or the company is downsizing like in singapore.
same with upgradings, you could be the most qualified and experienced f/o on your fleet, if there is any local much less qualified than you but having the required hours for upgrading, he will bypass you.
if you have troubles like mentioned in this thread you are going to be the looser in the majority of cases.
if you like it or not, that's the reality
