Time for some perspective from somewhere a bit closer to the bottom of the spectrum I think...
Rank: FO (technically SFO)
Current a/c type: C208B. That's right! 2 crew SE Turbine ops
Years in service: 8 months
Type of airline (name if you’re brave!):
The worlds "10th most dangerous" airline
Base country: Indo
Hours per month (average): 60ish... But could be anywhere from 30-100+
Monthly salary (before tax): USD$1285
Monthly salary (after tax): USD$1285
Additional payments: USD$2500 for initial training bond, USD$1500 for upgrade bo... Oh, wait. You meant payments to me, Didn't you? Ummm, USD$20/day if based in Papua (aka "danger money")
Any benefits?: Easy access to Dengue, Malaria and Hepatitis A thru F, low cost (and standard) of living, even easier access to easy girls, maids who do your laundry, clean your room and cook you dinner, being treated like a demigod by local population and apparently my family can fly for half price.
Happy (yes/no): Despite all the crap you have to put up with (mostly govt dept related), generally yes, but only because it's still fun!
Hope you all feel a little better about life now
