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Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Apr 2017, 03:36
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,108,971
Posted By McNugget

That, and their atrocious record for job security...

That, and their atrocious record for job security at the whiff of economic trouble.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Apr 2017, 06:17
Replies: 63
Views: 26,972
Posted By McNugget

The morale is rock bottom, I'll give you that. ...

The morale is rock bottom, I'll give you that.

However, the vast, vast majority of my colleagues are great to be around in both a professional and social sense. Most are keen for a couple of beers...
Forum: Middle East
6th Apr 2017, 12:28
Replies: 95
Views: 90,203
Posted By McNugget

Ouch. They really can't help themselves. I...

Ouch.

They really can't help themselves. I reckon this had the potential to be a really easy fix to some of the problems. A win/win, if you like.
Forum: Middle East
6th Apr 2017, 12:24
Replies: 53
Views: 71,343
Posted By McNugget

Kim

Enjoy the indoor malls...

Sounds awesome.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Apr 2017, 03:43
Replies: 63
Views: 26,972
Posted By McNugget

Can't disagree with any of that. Like I said, I...

Can't disagree with any of that. Like I said, I knew what I was getting in to. For those that didn't apply due diligence; I don't feel sorry for them, but regret the outcome.

Like every job, you...
Forum: Middle East
6th Apr 2017, 03:29
Replies: 95
Views: 90,203
Posted By McNugget

I love how American legacy pilots love chiming in...

I love how American legacy pilots love chiming in with severe tall-poppy syndrome these days, despite having the worst major airline contracts in the developed world for the better part of the last...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Apr 2017, 03:20
Replies: 69
Views: 41,351
Posted By McNugget

No apology necessary. As I thought I'd clarified...

No apology necessary. As I thought I'd clarified earlier; there was no bragging. Merely a statement. It's no secret. It's up to people to decide if that will work for them. Plenty say that it won't,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Apr 2017, 03:09
Replies: 63
Views: 26,972
Posted By McNugget

I didn't come here expecting to better my...

I didn't come here expecting to better my conditions. That would have been equally out of sync with the rest of the industry. I knew exactly what I signed up for, and I've pressured nobody. While I'd...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Apr 2017, 03:03
Replies: 63
Views: 26,972
Posted By McNugget

You may have a clean FAA record, so discrepancies...

You may have a clean FAA record, so discrepancies when you do your medical may not be found, but you won't have a clean FBI record, and you never will. That's the one you need initially for...
Forum: Middle East
6th Apr 2017, 00:33
Replies: 95
Views: 90,203
Posted By McNugget

Interesting stuff, thanks. I figured it would be...

Interesting stuff, thanks. I figured it would be pretty odd. Not sure how many expats who earned retirement benefits back home will be planning on retiring in the Middle East, but takes all sorts, I...
Forum: Middle East
5th Apr 2017, 19:11
Replies: 95
Views: 90,203
Posted By McNugget

How can you have a DTT when only one side...

How can you have a DTT when only one side collects tax?

Seems bizarre.

As I said before, under typical UK DTTs, it would be 'we will offset tax paid in Dubai'. Which is zero.

I can't see it...
Forum: Middle East
5th Apr 2017, 16:19
Replies: 95
Views: 90,203
Posted By McNugget

I'll be intrigued to see what this could possibly...

I'll be intrigued to see what this could possibly look like, considering there is no income tax in the UAE (yet).

I don't know of any DTTs the UK has which differ from the basis that you'll pay...
Forum: Middle East
5th Apr 2017, 16:15
Replies: 27
Views: 32,484
Posted By McNugget

Apples to pomegranates. If a code share...

Apples to pomegranates.

If a code share flight with Lion Air crashes, Lion are the ones who bear the publicity, regardless of the fact you bought the ticket on the Emirates website.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Apr 2017, 16:11
Replies: 63
Views: 26,972
Posted By McNugget

To my knowledge, PRIA is for checkride records....

To my knowledge, PRIA is for checkride records. It came into being after a Colgan skipper with literally a dozen checkride failures stalled a Dash 8 into some houses in upstate New York.

You still...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Apr 2017, 14:27
Replies: 63
Views: 26,972
Posted By McNugget

What's wrong in trying to better your conditions?...

What's wrong in trying to better your conditions? You seem to be taking it all a bit personally, JT. It isn't. It's just the game.

I will get what I can, though I will not sell the other...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Apr 2017, 14:20
Replies: 69
Views: 41,351
Posted By McNugget

Calm down, petal. I wasn't defending the...

Calm down, petal.

I wasn't defending the contract. I was telling it as I see it. My rocket science comment? That is based on my experience. I wrote in reply to an embittered colleague who was...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Apr 2017, 12:37
Replies: 112
Views: 74,044
Posted By McNugget

I'm glad you're pleased. I always heard good...

I'm glad you're pleased. I always heard good things from my friends there. It was saddening to see the uncertainty prevail in recent times, but hopefully that's behind you.

Regarding the money -...
Forum: Middle East
5th Apr 2017, 12:26
Replies: 95
Views: 90,203
Posted By McNugget

Surprised to hear 777 skippers leaving to...

Surprised to hear 777 skippers leaving to Ethiopian. I know that money isn't the biggest factor at EK but the Ethiopian deal is an embarrassment.

Interested to see how this contract looks. As...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Apr 2017, 12:21
Replies: 63
Views: 26,972
Posted By McNugget

Quite.....

Quite.....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Apr 2017, 14:52
Replies: 163
Views: 141,670
Posted By McNugget

What a load of bollocks.

What a load of bollocks.
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Mar 2017, 08:45
Replies: 29
Views: 41,287
Posted By McNugget

Blimey, that 380 must have looked HUGE to the...

Blimey, that 380 must have looked HUGE to the Scoot crew, if the 787 sustained damage so far inboard.

Anyone know how the 'composite aspect' of this will play out? Complications etc...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Mar 2017, 08:37
Replies: 6
Views: 4,772
Posted By McNugget

Who knows. Usually these things work out either...

Who knows. Usually these things work out either very well or very poorly for the first sets of crew.

If you know you're going to leave at some point, you may be game to roll the dice.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Mar 2017, 05:58
Replies: 6
Views: 4,772
Posted By McNugget

Alternatively, it could also be a very quick...

Alternatively, it could also be a very quick command. That would equip a lot of people with what they need to go elsewhere.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Mar 2017, 04:04
Replies: 6
Views: 4,772
Posted By McNugget

They're hiring! Could be an interesting...

They're hiring!

Could be an interesting punt for someone who knows they will be leaving CX anyway.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Mar 2017, 13:47
Replies: 69
Views: 41,351
Posted By McNugget

I think you'll find that in the context of this...

I think you'll find that in the context of this conversation, that's not the real question at all.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Mar 2017, 11:41
Replies: 69
Views: 41,351
Posted By McNugget

Correct. And many airlines, CX included, have a...

Correct. And many airlines, CX included, have a very long history of cadet pilots, while maintaining industry-leading safety records.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Mar 2017, 11:18
Replies: 69
Views: 41,351
Posted By McNugget

Yeh, because it isn't rocket science anymore.

Yeh, because it isn't rocket science anymore.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Mar 2017, 07:55
Replies: 69
Views: 41,351
Posted By McNugget

Actually, most airlines recognise SO time once...

Actually, most airlines recognise SO time once you're P1 rated.

And no, my bunk time isn't anywhere near 50%.

Glad you know my logbook better than me.

Back to my point - what does my (lack...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Mar 2017, 07:06
Replies: 69
Views: 41,351
Posted By McNugget

6 and a bit years in. 3 years since jfo upgrade....

6 and a bit years in. 3 years since jfo upgrade. May be a shade less. Haven't done my logbook tallies in a while, but the point I was making still stands.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Mar 2017, 04:55
Replies: 25
Views: 25,374
Posted By McNugget

Not how he punctuated it. Clarified now. ...

Not how he punctuated it.

Clarified now.

Thanks for coming.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Mar 2017, 21:03
Replies: 69
Views: 41,351
Posted By McNugget

Strangely enough, I joined expecting better over...

Strangely enough, I joined expecting better over time. The global market led me to such a conclusion. Funnily enough, that has happened.

I wonder what the future holds.

Any guesses?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Mar 2017, 21:00
Replies: 25
Views: 25,374
Posted By McNugget

Not sure of the exact figure, but I can assure...

Not sure of the exact figure, but I can assure you that your housing allowance is not US$14,000.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Mar 2017, 20:57
Replies: 69
Views: 41,351
Posted By McNugget

I didn't think I'd get better at all ...

I didn't think I'd get better at all

However, as an FO3, please do tell me where I'd make 115,000 a month, plus p-fund and allowances elsewhere. I reckon I've got m ear to the ground, but...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Mar 2017, 12:12
Replies: 69
Views: 41,351
Posted By McNugget

Umm... I'm not a 3 year old new joiner. But...

Umm... I'm not a 3 year old new joiner. But thanks.

I appreciate (and agree with) your point. However, CB is nothing but a psychotic fraud who won't go away.

Who do you work for again, CB? Oh...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Mar 2017, 18:18
Replies: 51
Views: 35,551
Posted By McNugget

Classic..!

Classic..!
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