the guys leaving on the 777, were 4 thais and one oz guy,
the thais were sussing out their opportunities, and left as things did not work out their way.
however they would have been stuck on the 777 as first officers for
a long time, money still not to bad, in the 9K area, but missing out on
a command position anywhere else in asia.
in addition to that VN is cash-hungry, so if you decide to upgrade for capt,
only 320 positions! you have to put up with 20K for type rating, 2to 3 months no pay plus a bond of $30k over 5 years. ......think!!