Too Late
It is too late for me anyway. I won't even consider the Advanced Entry since I would have to repeat my ratings, like you said. The 5 years as SO would ruin my career since I am allready 45 years old. Career changer!!
I can't determine whether the SO problem is the union or the company. Which would you say? In either case, I just can't imagine why anyone would go to Hong Kong and waste 5 years as an SO when their are second in command jobs opening up all over the US.
What is the future like over there in Cathay? I haven't heard a single word that they will open up for DE FO. Locals only is obviously the way they are handling it now. Any word on DE FO coming open again?