SRS is completely correct. There are foreign tiers which actually reach to some fairly high levels. The difference between the folks who reach those levels and those who are subject to "F/O reports, etc" is
ATTITUDE!
If you come here (Anywhere in Asia) and immediately try to change everything to the way it was done at "Your Airline", you'll soon find yourselve
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However, spend a little time learning about the local culture; display your competence and ability, and you will probably find that they (the company) will begin to tap into you as a resource.
BUT remember this. They will probably listen to your input; they may even promote you higher up the echelons, but all your good input will eventually be disseminated to everyone from THEM - as their idea! This is part of the face-saving. Frankly, it's not a problem once you understand it, and so long as there is the movement of knowledge, who cares who gets the credit.
Just my 2 Wons worth.