thanks for the original post, at least someone says the truth here, and what is said is what I was thinking when searching information about the lifestyle vs. cadet salary without housing allowances.
LF,
I've done what you describe in your post when I was flying in GA (and still) and that's what is driving the industry down : why would one accept the same working conditions within such a reputable and big airline as cathay ? I don't find it normal to have such a crappy lifestyle in such an airline and such a crappy salary for this seat-warmer position. And because it's unacceptable, why would you accept it in a BIG aircraft, umm ?