Sounds Great all Round
Good, personally I wish it were more. Not enough people are willing to commit to anything these days.
It costs a huge amount to get us all out here so why shouldn't they bond us its not exactly for long.
If you are hesitating to come because of the bond, then great moves me up the seniority list faster as some of us were/are happy to commit.
I completely agree with 777x. If you want a short term fix this will or at least should put you off. GOOD that is the intention.
Only come and live out in the sandpit because you want to be here and if you don't there are always contracts that will fill your coffers whilst whatever you do desire becomes available.