I work for cx. I have three kids and am living in hong kong.The package I signed which was a direct entry S.O scheme which I was happy with and still am. I agree with waldopepper in that if it were not for the housing I would not stay. The housing is the one thing that separates a job at cx and staying and working in your own county as its an opportunity to get ahead faster than you may at home. Things like staff travel, flying "big planes" and living overseas eventually wear off and it becomes more of a job. Living overseas longer term comes at a price especially if you have a family or plan on having one in the future and you need to be rewarded to compensate for being away. Seniority based systems lock you in so it's worth thinking where you want to be longer term. Aviation especially in the Asia pacific region will boom over the next 5-10 years. Don't sell yourself short or your skills.
Lemondog.