If this self-centred fool is for real and is indicative of the attitude and mentality of future new joiners - we're doomed!
And if this thread is indicative of the attitude and mentality of bullying and scaremongering amongst all Cathay Pilots, we're also doomed.
How can you blame a guy for applying for a job where you actually get paid a lot more than his/her ****ty GA job sweeping hangar floors. If you think they should not apply (for job for $60kAUD!) to protect your pay and conditions then YOU'RE dreaming.
Built4flying (btw - cocky handle) realise the $numbers you're quoting, is (a bit of) company spin. But if a tiny bachelor pad with a few mates living on rice and cans of Tsingtao is your cup of tea, then go for it.