Originally Posted by
scambo1
CVG;
I agree with you. I would have already been gone if my wife would go with me. I don't want to be a bachelor expat commuting back to the family.
However, I did meet 2 ex-RAH guys in asia flying for airlines in China. One was making $270 clear - his airline paid his income tax. The other was making $220K 3 weeks on 3 off on an erj-135.
I've flown with FOs and Capts who have been lining up their duckies to head to Asia - China specifically. Time will tell if they pull their various triggers.
I also met an A-380 Capt who couldn't have been more than 35 years old.
At first glance, the expat gig sounds like a great deal. I know a guy that left Delta for Emirates after 16 years here; he's very happy there.
I don't think it's for everyone, though. I wouldn't want to do it. It sounds like its not for you, either. There is a lot of money to be made out there, but it comes at a price.