Tells me that early days at CX are regarded well by 'the market'. Pre 30 year old pilots will enjoy life sharing accommodation and having fun in the city without the necessity of owning a car.
What troubles me is what happens then? There will be no prospect of ever owning a house or car if you get married and have kids. Sharing would be an interesting prospect!
So it is an "elephant in the room" situation that ticks away as the young cadets grow up. Will they stay or go? Is Cathay a feeder for other airlines or will pilots just stay and get on with it?
Not quite the Cathay of old but the accountants know that.
I guess only time will tell.