"They look and act like a bunch of second lieutenants fresh out of flight school, except of course they have had far less quality training than a military pilot."
Nicely summed up Cxexocist.
It's not their fault, it's obvious they don't know any better.....Cathay on the other hand, should.
Another major aspect of life in Hong Kong so many of these young "cadets" do not appreciate is that their new life will be in Hong Kong, China! As in Hong Kong, China!!! It's not Australia, Canada, or the UK......it's in China!
After a short while they will desperately miss home. Two or three trips back to their home country each year, to visit family and loved ones, will cost a minimum of $10,000 Aus. It is an understatement to say that Standby Travel is not free, quite the contrary, it is expensive! With most flights full these days, traveling at full cost will not be uncommon.
Take off the rose-coloured glasses kids, open your ears, and listen to what people are trying to tell you.