CX made a $14 BILLION profit in 2010. I wouldn't say CX have a problem with money. CX is NOT Continental/UA.
Record profits and yet our T&C's are deteriorating. To which you seem happy to perpetuate.
Companies all over the world make billions in profit and their employees seldom get rewarded from it. It's a part of life. Not fair, but it is.
At least the guy who builds up his own hours will HAVE hours. As an S/O your P2X hours count for nothing.
I know, but at least you are paid a hell of a lot more to fly for a commercial airline+already have experience in big jets. Not 'official,' but you have it.
Finally, what airlines are going to treat their pilots much better? Emirates work their pilots like dogs, QANTAS want to hire on cheaper wages (far cheaper than CX) etc so this is why the Cathay program looks so appealing.