I've looked at expat flying very carefully ever since the bankruptcy. I have a number of types and command time that most contract carriers would find attractive. My problem is I don't like long-haul international. I hate the hours and I don't handle the time changes well.

The quality and experience of your f/o can really vary. I hate the thought of being solo for 90 plus hours a month, month after month. That must wear on you.

That leaves me with the middle tier of expat jobs. Right now, it's still a wash between MaDelta and those other jobs. But, with world wide supply and demand, it may not remain a wash. In that case, I may take my marbles and go play elsewhere.
It's pretty much a wash compensation wise for me. So, I stick around -- for now.

I think the 320 job in Vietnam looks like the nicest contract situation from a quality of life standpoint. Plus, I like Vietnamese food.