IMHO
Pilots are incredible loyal people. Only just a Very Very few people get fired on one months notice. Even if you screw up, it is better to keep you on staff because you have learned from your mistakes. Been there. I think the only people that get fired on one month's notice are guys that can't fly the airplane. Agreed, if you can't fly it, you should not hold the position. Not for throwing peanuts.
Economics or not, as an employee you deserve some respect. You work for an employer and give your utmost and you should get something back (whether a good roster, etc). This is not a sweatshop, yet.
Cathay Pilots are not unreasonable people. A guy with 20 years at the company should be able to get his Sons Graduation off. I don't think that is unreasonable. Yes I know we are all paid too much. Tell me that when we are over the Pacific with a cargo fire. I'm sure you know.
Cathay Pilots going around saying they are the best, are IDIOTS. Yes there are some around. I know i.e. Give me direct, don't you know who I am. Complete tossers.
411A, I got through grade six because I drove the teacher to school, but I found something I was good at both physically and mentally. Just like every other Pilot out there. All Pilots should be Proud of what they do. It is a skill that continuously needs nurturing and can have dire consequences if not nurtured properly.
Cathay makes lots of money on our backs, we are just looking for some kind of life style.
I don't think that is too much to ask. We are not bad people.
Regards,
BG25