Cathay Interview, PII, Stepping stone? Bond?

[aviationluver]

Hope everyone is well. I got a lot of negative responses telling me that joining Cathay would be one of ... if not the worst mistake of my life.

I was wondering, what about using Cathay as a stepping stone? One year at Cathay, apply to Emirates, Etihad, etc.? Or is there a training bond or time that I must remain at Cathay?

Thanks.