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Originally Posted by sdfcvoh  I'd give my left one to have that opportunity.
Can you imagine what it would be like to live in China for several years? To experience their way of life through the plethora of 3 yeas of seasons and celebrations . . . amazing. (No matter where it is - I guess this defines my reason to switch my life around for flying at 35!) I was just talking to my wife about it - and we both agree it would rock.
Will they take me at 7.3 hours?  Okay - I guess not! |
Dude...no offense--because everyone's different and I wouldn't want to make assumptions about your ability to handle difficult work conditions--but there is a HUGE difference between "living in China for a few years" and "flying an RJ for a Mesa subsidiary for a few years."
You'll know exactly what I'm saying once you're in IR training--flying NDB approaches all day and night and copying clearances from non-native English speakers all day is a lot different than flying in US airspace (go to atclive.net and listen to some tower broadcasts from other countries....just cuz ICAO says you have to know English doesn't mean it's good English!!!).
Also, I'm not sure on labor laws, but I would imagine your rights as a contract expat in China are pretty limited...i.e. they can have their way with you. I've read about expat pilots being forced to pay back the airline for their training and "damages" to the company if they end their contract for any reason...even if they're getting screwed on their contract.
Keep in mind that in most SE Asian countries, a contract is more of a "working draft" and everything is subject to interpretation and modification.