Xwindldg,
If you are concerned about the path we have taken, you are more than welcome to leave and join HKA or HK express. I am sure that if you are happy with what you signed, you will be happy with what is on offer there as well.
For those of us who have been here long enough, it does not matter how many aircraft we have, or what kind, or where they fly to. When it's my turn I am only given one. I don't even get to choose which one. I do not get to choose who I fly with, or where I am sent, though this is annoying because I fly with too many fellas like you and I wish I could have an ignore list.
We have all been where you are, but at least we knew that we were young and naive and took the opportunity to learn from the old fella in the left seat. He taught us not only about flying, but also about how things work in life, and what matters most.
I believe in CC not only because it is the right thing, but because it's the only way we will preserve our CoS and our dignity.
In the western world deals and negotiations are done for the purpose of both parties winning, albeit through a compromise. In China someone has to be a winner, and someone has to be a loser. There is no compromise. This lot will only respect you and me when we stay the course and push back and say enough is enough.
We are not going down the wrong path. For too long we have allowed them to take our company down the wrong path. Pilots are in for the long term. Managers are maximising their bonuses and leave. What appears to be good for the short or medium term does not pay off in the long term. Bonuses should be tied to performance 10 years down the line and it should be paid out then. That would be a true measure of foresight and vision, and I would be really happy to reward them with millions.
We also have things we can do to fight back. We should have used them earlier. If a few of the direct entries fail on their courses, I am sure very quickly the word would get around. It's not hard really. Just like CC, the training department should stick to the requirements and give no benefit of the doubt.
You are young and naive. You may be informed about things, and this makes you think you are knowledgeable. Unfortunately you are not knowledgeable and as you lack experience you lack wisdom. You believe that because you have data, which you have put into context you have come up with useful stuff to say.
Sit back, relax, enjoy the view and the sandwiches and one day when you have matured enough you will be in a position to offer your wisdom to the xyz generation. You can then tell them about the old guys who stopped the rot through contract compliance.
CC works because it is not just for instant gratification, which is all your generation knows about. It is for the next 30 years until you retire. Management does not care about the long term. AT will not be here in a few years. You and I will be this is why it matters.