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Old 22nd May 2007, 15:13
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I've heard that the sim can be Thai, Colombian or Filipina so best to get checked out on all types.
If you get that far then the informal drinks are at the Bridge.
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Old 23rd May 2007, 05:26
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UKOK, harsh call dude
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Old 23rd May 2007, 05:41
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Sim at Fenwicks till 0630 then drinks at the Bridge till 0900... Sounds like my usual nights out funny enough....
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Old 26th May 2007, 08:06
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was in Laguna yesterday few of the girls were saying, looks like 2 skippers got the boot last month, one just resigned and another one asked to leave, what the f% is going on over there, not to mention the F/O's getting ready to jump ship desperate times ahead for the chaps at HKA
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Old 29th May 2007, 02:06
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last saturday night I was chatting with one of the transvestites outside the wan chai kebab shop and she said(well he said) that there was an impending exodus from HK airlines....management beware....you want a successful company, keep the drivers happy.
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Old 29th May 2007, 06:42
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I hear that the hk express guys got a pay increase...... surely managment over at hk have to do something about this, match it at least
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Old 31st May 2007, 03:22
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bazbogan, not a chance on HK airlines wages !!!!!!!!!!! School fees for 2 kids would be more than the full hk monthly wage
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Old 31st May 2007, 05:54
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and a few rounds in fenwicks and a take out.....u will be skint!
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Old 31st May 2007, 14:20
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bazbogan, Why would you leave a good gig to join a sinking ship?

Felicity (mama san) told me she is stoked alot of them are "going orange", more money in their wallets = more money for her retirement house in Clark.
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Old 31st May 2007, 14:56
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As I walked through the dessert, with unbearable heat, and thirsty, I saw.............an Oasis.
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Old 1st Jun 2007, 01:53
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Dirka

Chickflick you still on line, what happened with Shenzen, did you contact them?
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Old 1st Jun 2007, 03:19
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Frier Tuck , you are soo correct , heard there are certain individuals in the management who think they are above the law who do as they please regardless which is irrisponsible to say the least but they have only themselves to blame with their sinking ship
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Old 1st Jun 2007, 03:23
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Ahh well.., the ship is filling faster than the bilges can be pumped.

As of yesterday;
9 HKA Pilots had formal acceptance to Oasis.
1 HKA Pilot is leaving to Virgin Aus.

More to come.

Anyone thinking of joining should note this.

There are HUGE cash flow issues. So much so they can't do Autopay and one must pick up their cheque in person. Bills with creditors go unpaid and classes get cancelled (happened to one of my GS classes).

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Old 1st Jun 2007, 03:28
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Bazbogan,

as a new joining SFO you will make roughly 51,000 HKD

School fees will likely run a minimum of 5K per kid a month (for a average school) up to where for a really good school.

Rent is at the very least 10-12K + power (1.5K) water, cable ect... (2K)

So at a minimum over 1/2 your salary is out the door and you haven't cracked a VB yet..

Tax will eat about 10% in that bracket aswell.
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Old 1st Jun 2007, 03:46
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HK Harbour Rat , you forgot the ones who are going to resign very shortly , more to come , from what I heard , the hole in the sinking ship is getting biggerby the day .
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Old 1st Jun 2007, 03:56
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Hey guys, back again. Frier, thanks for hooking me up with the townsville refueller. He is a knowledgable bloke.

Spoke to Shenzen, no job offered as I speak english and know what CRM is

Still really want to sit on something bigger.
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Old 1st Jun 2007, 04:11
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Out of the 9 only 2 have start dates @ the big O, so the other 7 are waiting to resign.

I was just on the phone with a buddy who got his positive reply from KA.
Looks like atleast 1 confirmed Dragon to add to the list.
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Old 1st Jun 2007, 06:43
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HKCAD , heard from reliable sourses , to ask the GMF and his merry men over there about their aero club attitude and their god like mentality then you'll know why guys are leaving in masses
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Old 1st Jun 2007, 07:34
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whats the go with OASIS, the f/o's getting there rating paid for or they paying themselves?
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Old 1st Jun 2007, 09:45
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I hear they might bring Zeb back as Chief Pilot, and Hickory Stick as a DIRECT ENTRY CAPTAIN on 'A' SCALE!!!
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