Originally Posted by
Arfur Dent
I wonder if Mark H would like to spend a night in one of these prison cells? Where have we allowed ourselves to descend to. What happens if you want a family?
Resign!
People don't go into aviation because they follow the Bernie Cornfeld "Do you sincerely want to be rich?" path; like doctors, engineers, physicists et al, they do it because it amuses them.
Our employers, as professional businessmen, are aware of this but must be made aware that such dedication comes at a price.
It costs to give a pilot a type rating, especially in the CX system.
I am not anti Cathay. I thought they were a good employer. Training a bit peculiar* to themselves cf RAF and UK airlines but it seems to work.
They looked after me when I was off long term following a road traffic accident so can't complain.
* Well, very unusual.