the above is noted. But say 10 years ago you had a SO stay in hong kong for approx 7years and then get a base in another country. Wouldnt the SO that started today that stayed in Hong Kong for 7years and managed to get in a base be in a similair position or just slightly worse off?
No new base slots have been awarded for over a year now. The reason the company awarded bases in the past is that by doing so it could save on the
housing. With iCadets this incentive is mostly gone, so the airline would have no reason at all to award you a base.
In other words, if you accept this "deal", expect to live in HKG the rest of your life and live in very basic housing, in one of the most expensive cities on earth. Buyer beware... and good luck with your decision.