There is nothing that brings more of a chuckle amongst ex pat pilots talking about opportunities in the market than when CX is mentioned as an option. Don't get me wrong it is a great company and their pilots are compensated well (those who already are captains or senior F/O's that is) but unless you are a young Honk Kong Chinese starting on this career or a young kid that doesn't mind investing 10 years just to become a first officer while bunking with two other guys in a 50 square meter apartment then CX is just not a very attractive option.