Cadet program
I would like to thank everyone here for their posts. Because of them, and my own research, I have decided not to proceed. I think the "cadet program" is just a scheme for Cathay to save money in the long run.
This cadet program allows someone to basically become a glorified radio person in the air who won't be respected by the other pilots at all.
I compare it to someone in my career who gets paid half of what I do, performs some of the duties, and starts to lower the standard for my job.
Plus you can't go to other companies because you only have a p2x rating or whatever. I don't know anything about flying but common sense tells me if someone wants to be a commercial pilot do the following:
Go to flight school and/or join the military
I've been reading a lot of your guys posts and I'm sorry but they seem a bit pathetic. You sound like a bunch of wannabees who are "starstruck" seeing these nice big shiny airplanes and are delusional about what is reall going on here! Wake up and give your head a shake, people!
Work your way up and pay your dues
Become respected in the industry
Make a decent living
Have a balance between work and personal life