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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Oct 2020, 23:04
Replies: 95
Views: 168,650
Posted By CX ex

Very sorry to hear what’s going on over there....

Very sorry to hear what’s going on over there. It’s a sad state of affairs indeed for the industry. I wish everyone well and especially those who have dedicated and sacrificed so many years for CX. ...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Sep 2020, 02:49
Replies: 95
Views: 168,650
Posted By CX ex

Never ceases to amaze me how a person can justify...

Never ceases to amaze me how a person can justify how grand it is to be a slave to such a company because they fly a widebody for a company in a once exotic, now ordinary, city in the Far East.
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Sep 2020, 02:25
Replies: 56
Views: 35,671
Posted By CX ex

Most pilots I know possess an abundance of...

Most pilots I know possess an abundance of knowledge in pretty much all things. Particularly finances, relationships, career advise, investing, real estate, politics, etc. etc.


Just pick one...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jun 2019, 02:30
Replies: 40
Views: 43,904
Posted By CX ex

285 hrs? Perhaps you should apply to...

285 hrs?

Perhaps you should apply to Ethiopian.

Or build some time and find a real job.

Learn some patience. Once upon a time it took 5000 hours to land a crap job at a low paying...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st May 2019, 18:21
Replies: 24
Views: 14,186
Posted By CX ex

Ah the gay bar. A big misnomer really. I...

Ah the gay bar. A big misnomer really. I never did question the sexuality of the men in there but their gender was certainly debatable. A bar with more women pretending to be men would be a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th May 2019, 04:25
Replies: 41
Views: 25,633
Posted By CX ex

These things are NOT because they “value” their...

These things are NOT because they “value” their pilots. It’s because they “value” (via enforceable law) their detailed contract that was achieved through sacrifice and unity of the pilot group.
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Feb 2019, 05:06
Replies: 53
Views: 38,768
Posted By CX ex

While you're certainly correct that airlines can...

While you're certainly correct that airlines can indeed thrive while paying livable wages, it needs to be said why. Delta, United, American, Southwest etc.. do not pay what they pay because they...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Jan 2019, 04:21
Replies: 24
Views: 12,885
Posted By CX ex

You'll regret it. For many reasons. Here are few...

You'll regret it. For many reasons. Here are few that top the list.

Facial Hair (for strong personal reasons) Probably isn't going to happen at other airlines. The cost of shaving every day you're...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Dec 2018, 03:49
Replies: 24
Views: 12,885
Posted By CX ex

Keep in mind, the interview is a two way street. ...

Keep in mind, the interview is a two way street. You are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you.

With that said, perhaps you could come up with a few questions to ask them...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Dec 2018, 01:34
Replies: 38
Views: 14,397
Posted By CX ex

100% are able to, the reality is that only about...

100% are able to, the reality is that only about 90% make it.

The big difference is that its known, and the years before retirement are generally with great schedules and topped out pay. Not...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Nov 2018, 02:29
Replies: 33
Views: 19,588
Posted By CX ex

The only way I would put myself or my family on a...

The only way I would put myself or my family on a CX plane now would be if I personally knew the crew.

Very sad indeed.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Nov 2018, 07:52
Replies: 157
Views: 80,905
Posted By CX ex

If I took a snap shot of my schedule and pay when...

If I took a snap shot of my schedule and pay when I left CX and right after joining my new airline it would probably look like I was crazy. But like many things worth doing it takes a step or two...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Oct 2018, 03:54
Replies: 10
Views: 6,353
Posted By CX ex

What an insult to the profession and the pilot...

What an insult to the profession and the pilot group. Individuals like that are the scum of the earth.

There was a time when said individuals were dealt with appropriately.

What a pathetic...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Oct 2018, 02:08
Replies: 108
Views: 48,412
Posted By CX ex

As others may have mentioned before, the money is...

As others may have mentioned before, the money is a very small part of the equation.

Do not deprive yourself of the experience and fun of paying your dues. If I look back on my 25+ years of...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Oct 2018, 01:24
Replies: 52
Views: 43,719
Posted By CX ex

Repatriation costs will be the best money you’ve...

Repatriation costs will be the best money you’ve ever spent.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Oct 2018, 01:42
Replies: 52
Views: 43,719
Posted By CX ex

The only organizatios that will hold you...

The only organizatios that will hold you responsible for leaving early will likely be in violation of RICO

The ”C” doesn’t stand for Cathay but likely applies none the less.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Sep 2018, 04:21
Replies: 32
Views: 13,195
Posted By CX ex

Well it looks like that plane is the only thing...

Well it looks like that plane is the only thing at CX not getting "F"ed
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Sep 2018, 23:28
Replies: 82
Views: 36,566
Posted By CX ex

Work rules. So important. Gotta love em. ...

Work rules. So important.

Gotta love em.

For those who don't know you have no idea what you're missing.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Sep 2018, 14:35
Replies: 145
Views: 108,705
Posted By CX ex

There is a lot more to a career than the time it...

There is a lot more to a career than the time it takes to get to the left seat.

I’ll also point out that upgrading at the US carriers (and Some EU) is often delayed by choice. A very senior...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Sep 2018, 03:51
Replies: 24
Views: 11,519
Posted By CX ex

Highly illegal in the US Think of it in the...

Highly illegal in the US

Think of it in the very basic form. They are telling you that if you don't work for them then YOU must pay them. Its a form of extortion.

A signed contract is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Aug 2018, 05:01
Replies: 34
Views: 13,073
Posted By CX ex

As an outsider now keeping watch, I could not...

As an outsider now keeping watch, I could not even begin to imagine commuting to the western countries and flying those rosters. The toll that will take on your health, family and well being is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Aug 2018, 20:52
Replies: 82
Views: 36,566
Posted By CX ex

Silver bullet freighters

Silver bullet freighters
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Jun 2018, 13:47
Replies: 80
Views: 55,960
Posted By CX ex

Truth.....

Truth.....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Jun 2018, 17:59
Replies: 35
Views: 9,407
Posted By CX ex

For gods sake. Put the stupid iphone away...

For gods sake.

Put the stupid iphone away for once.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th May 2018, 17:22
Replies: 37
Views: 19,879
Posted By CX ex

Time to the left seat is a very small part of the...

Time to the left seat is a very small part of the picture.

How and where do you want to spend that time waiting to upgrade?
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th May 2018, 00:10
Replies: 37
Views: 19,879
Posted By CX ex

Unfortunately the nature of these anonymous forms...

Unfortunately the nature of these anonymous forms yield a fair amount of skepticism. Comparing what is written here with the information from the company certainly would make one wonder. It is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Mar 2018, 18:53
Replies: 135
Views: 106,236
Posted By CX ex

This attitude will destroy your career.

This attitude will destroy your career.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Mar 2018, 04:32
Replies: 95
Views: 168,650
Posted By CX ex

Is the grass really greener? Perspectives from an escapee.

After spending nearly 13 years at CX, I can say without hesitation that leaving has been the best thing I have ever done. I would consider myself someone who had it relatively good at CX with...
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