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Old 12th Jun 2009, 18:56
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Are these area where would one want to have his family living, I don't know anything about Hong Kong, thats why I ask. Is it nice area. Thanks for the info..
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Old 12th Jun 2009, 23:09
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guess we'll just have to wait and see. by the way, no ego here! Egos are for people who have something to prove. I don't really care where I sit as long as I can live at home, make decent pay, and see my family. Odd that I'm in an airline career

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Old 13th Jun 2009, 17:54
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Thanks for taking time and checking it for us.

Well it has changed, was informed that as recruitment was held due to company reasons, (as opposed to the request of the applicant) the 2 year expiry is no longer valid, the offer is indefinate. I guess youve got to realistic though, if it takes 5 years they must want to see you again in person.

Can you plese tell us who told you that the 2 year expiry is no longer valid. Thanks for your time.
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Old 14th Jun 2009, 00:07
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Cx flt crew recruitment.

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Thank you very much for taking time and replying.
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How much a CX Second officer Newly appointed makes including the housing allowance in USD?
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Old 14th Jun 2009, 12:24
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S/O 32000HK housing 14000-24000HK divide by 7.8
my three bedroom apartment rents for 13000HK lower end of market not in town to buy its 700000US. 1000sq ft.

Schooling is more of a problem. And health( several friends had to leave as there children got to sick )
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Old 14th Jun 2009, 17:29
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14,000 or 24,000 HKD??
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Old 14th Jun 2009, 17:36
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So if the salary is approx 5000 USD with housing allowance for a newly appointed second officer, how much tax is deducted in the first year??
Also when a cadet pilot from FTA graduates and joins CX ,first of all how is he treated and secondly how much salary is he paid?Hopefully same as the second officer...
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Old 14th Jun 2009, 17:38
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My understanding is HKG Tax is at 16%. As for other part of your question I let someone who knows to chime in.
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Old 14th Jun 2009, 20:07
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Cadet receives SO pay after finishing training. Cadets get no housing as SO, 12K as JFO, 24k as Capt. Not a great deal for an expat.

Rentals in Tung Chung go between 5k-12k/month for 1-3 bedroom flats.

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Old 15th Jun 2009, 03:18
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Thanks for the info. It must of changed as the contract they send me last year was lot higher
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Old 15th Jun 2009, 10:26
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Cadet JFO's don't get 12k housing. Captains who joined as cadets only get the 24k as a special allowance for level D employees.
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Old 15th Jun 2009, 14:08
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I have heard all cadets will get 12k special allowance as FO starting with the new cadet program open to expats.
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Old 18th Jun 2009, 18:00
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who told u that abt cadets speical allowance who r expats
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Old 18th Jun 2009, 18:37
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WoW I am realy lost now... How does CX keep up with all these different contracts.
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