For those thinking of CX as a SO, make sure you go to HK first and truely experience the life there. Vicotoria Peak is an amazing place to look down upon, but that does not mean you will enjoy life there day-to-day. I have lived overseas for the past 6 years, 5 in asia, and have seen many co-workers not enjoy their time there. I have been to Tokyo, Seoul, Manilla, Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghi, Singapore and Hong Kong. Hong Kong I liked least of all. That being said, I personally could still handle living in HK. I am still applying to CX, but preferably as a FO on cargo.