Ha.... Yes, admittedly over abrasive at times.
(I trust all is progressing well).
whatever: No, we are not referring to the glorious good 'ole days. We are referring to what an airline pilot's value is now and should be truly worth. This CEP has seen a devaluation of some
60% - all at a time of record profits. That does not even make sense to rational people. So, therein lies the problem. Too many of you see this as a "great opportunity" because you refuse to acknowledge what it really is: a lowering of standards to a despicable level (many will also argue safety) to attract those who formally could not apply & therefore lower remuneration all for one purpose: GREED.
Walk 100 miles in the freezing snow to buy a potato for dinner? If that potato was the best potato in the world, had the best nutrition in the world & would feed my long term needs then, yes it would be worth the walk. But now you guys are offered an artificially sweetened, artificially scented lollypop that is advertised as cheap, easy and accessible, so you all line up and grab it. All the while others warned, and warned and warned you.
And why? Because most have little to no experience, little to no credentials and even less desire to accept what others tell you. If you did then you would appreciate what a pilot of a (widebody) jet is worth. They see $45k HKD a month as a "good opportunity" compared to what they are used to. Again, CX have you hook, line & sinker....all the while laughing as the decision makers line their pockets with the naivety of so many suckers. When the realities of the LONG TERM kick in then guy not shackled to CX will be far, far better off both as a career airline pilot and financially: in the LONG TERM.
whatever... You mention job security. You obviously have not botherd to read Warham's book
The 49ers - The True Story. Job security at CX? That is an oxymoron and laughable if not so sad to be true. You should not tout loose statements that are completely wrong.
When a kid is used to earning nothing then anything looks attractive. You think CX don't know this? The devil is in the detail, not to mention the slight of hand of the magician. Too many believe an illusion is a long term reality.