I have been reading these forums since being put in the pool last year. I think all FDX poolies have gotten some pretty good information on all aspects of FedEx. With the FDA bid now awarded and the 40+ vacancies between Hong Kong and Paris, I have some questions. For those of you considering these FDA's how are you going to pay for it? The American school of Paris tuition for two grade school children is around $60k not counting application and administrative fees. The housing allowance leaves you short by about $1100-$1500 a month for a two BR apartment in CDG. Do any of you plan on commuting to these FDA's? Will the schedules be commutable? How long do you think it will take to bid back to the CONUS? What are the chances of new hires getting 2nd year pay to go the the FDA's? What are the chances of this LOA being renegotiated to make it more attractive? Would any of you bid the FDA's if the package was better? Do you think FedEx really wants to put such a financial burden on new hires? Can a poolie remain in the pool until a domestic assignment becomes available?