Harry did the "Senior Qantas FOs" mention to you that they are actually on LWOP for three years, and they still have their seniority numbers reserved for them back home. Or did they just forget to mention that fact.
Harry - THINK man , THINK
How many people actually resign from legacies which still have premium conditions to go to the sand, as we know it isn't many.
Many Air France / Lufty A380 FOs quit and jumped over , what was that , oh OK a big fat zilch.
They are just kicking the tyres and taking advantage of the LWOP getting foreign contacts, licence etc , esp high value licences such as JCAB fly out of Japan for a few years, really you would be crazy not to.
Are you also aware Emirates virtually have a direct transfer arrangement with Emirates, and very much have a fast track selection into the airline, if they want a job meet mins, they pretty much have the job. Great think "partners" huh ?
Your numbers aren't bad but they need bit of work, for example I don't think you should be including the provident fund, I wasn't including Australian superannuation which is now just under 10%.
Also your inclusion of the housing allowance is somewhat questionable. It is standard condition that if you go to an "adverse conditions" environment for work , accom gets thrown in , quite significant storage costs at home for whatever belongings remain etc. So really we need to take off your provident fund, we will allow you half of housing allowance , so let's say 65,000 per month.
It is a pretty good deal you have, but do a side by side comparison would your prefer to live in ArabVegas flying 900 hours per year on $200K clear, or Cottage on Northern Beaches flying 550 hours a year $240K clear -head down to Manly for Morning surf a few days a week when home.
The question doesn't need to be answered really does it ?
How would the average Euro have any concept of the debilitating and lifestyle limiting effects of 3/4 months of over 40degrees Celsius every day that you have there in ArabVegas wonderland ?
What $$$ value would you put on that ?, must be V hard for those with small children