For those interested in the cadet program; do your homework. Thoroughly. Then some.
CB can be pretty abrasive (believe me, i know) but he does have a point. Good luck with your interviews - although you'll have my sympathy if you do make it through. Just an FYI, the cadets who qualified in 2010 accepted a living allowance (for their career!) of 0HKD per month. The 2011 cadets were offered $10,000 HKD per month. Any guesses as to what the direct entry pilots are being paid?
Know what you are signing up for, and know what you are forfeiting in the long run.
Good luck!