FDX Hong Kong FDA feedback/pitfalls
09-18-2010, 07:41 PM
#32
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HKG considerations
For those whose entire career has been centered in the US, Europe and/or South America without more than a few "annual" trips to Asia, be forewarned. When you are in Asia, you ain't in Kansas any more, Dorothy.
Asia is a horse of a different color. It's difficult (if not impossible) to bring your personal value sets, wants and desires to Asia and have them met in their entirety. The Asian culture is what it is and has been for a long, long time. They have their "ways" and you'll have two choices when you get there: 1) accept and adapt; 2) suffer.
You will not get the Germantown (Destin Beach; San Diego; you fill in the blank here) palatial house that you have now unless you are independently wealthy and willing to part with a lot of that wealth monthly.
Also, you will probably have to change your vision of personal transportation away from the owned car/SUV/pickup what have you to one of a hired driver or public transportation.
Again, go into this HKG bid with eyes open, not just the wallet open. As stated in previous posts, the FOA may or may not cover your expenses. The money for the upgrade may look great on paper, but not if you have to use the added bump in pay for psychiatric treatments because your expectations were not fulfilled!
Asia is a horse of a different color. It's difficult (if not impossible) to bring your personal value sets, wants and desires to Asia and have them met in their entirety. The Asian culture is what it is and has been for a long, long time. They have their "ways" and you'll have two choices when you get there: 1) accept and adapt; 2) suffer.
You will not get the Germantown (Destin Beach; San Diego; you fill in the blank here) palatial house that you have now unless you are independently wealthy and willing to part with a lot of that wealth monthly.
Also, you will probably have to change your vision of personal transportation away from the owned car/SUV/pickup what have you to one of a hired driver or public transportation.
Again, go into this HKG bid with eyes open, not just the wallet open. As stated in previous posts, the FOA may or may not cover your expenses. The money for the upgrade may look great on paper, but not if you have to use the added bump in pay for psychiatric treatments because your expectations were not fulfilled!
09-19-2010, 05:08 AM
#34
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Originally Posted by Underdog
Let's just not make the same mistake in opening up MD-11 in HKG, 757 in CGN, or A330 in MIA.
Want it fast?...No LOA...incorporate it in the TA.
Want it fast?...No LOA...incorporate it in the TA.
09-19-2010, 02:05 PM
#36
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Originally Posted by Paddles
How hard is it to jumpseat on our own FDX planes intra-asia. Say from Hong Kong to KL or Singapore?
Thx
Thx
I used to jumpseat out of Subic and avoid the scheduled DH Manila bag drag. I know one Subic guy lived in Singapore and another lived in Hong Kong.
I doubt that it has changed, but could be wrong.
09-19-2010, 05:50 PM
#37
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Originally Posted by Perm11FO
For those whose entire career has been centered in the US, Europe and/or South America without more than a few "annual" trips to Asia, be forewarned. When you are in Asia, you ain't in Kansas any more, Dorothy.
Asia is a horse of a different color. It's difficult (if not impossible) to bring your personal value sets, wants and desires to Asia and have them met in their entirety. The Asian culture is what it is and has been for a long, long time. They have their "ways" and you'll have two choices when you get there: 1) accept and adapt; 2) suffer.
You will not get the Germantown (Destin Beach; San Diego; you fill in the blank here) palatial house that you have now unless you are independently wealthy and willing to part with a lot of that wealth monthly.
Also, you will probably have to change your vision of personal transportation away from the owned car/SUV/pickup what have you to one of a hired driver or public transportation.
Again, go into this HKG bid with eyes open, not just the wallet open. As stated in previous posts, the FOA may or may not cover your expenses. The money for the upgrade may look great on paper, but not if you have to use the added bump in pay for psychiatric treatments because your expectations were not fulfilled!
Asia is a horse of a different color. It's difficult (if not impossible) to bring your personal value sets, wants and desires to Asia and have them met in their entirety. The Asian culture is what it is and has been for a long, long time. They have their "ways" and you'll have two choices when you get there: 1) accept and adapt; 2) suffer.
You will not get the Germantown (Destin Beach; San Diego; you fill in the blank here) palatial house that you have now unless you are independently wealthy and willing to part with a lot of that wealth monthly.
Also, you will probably have to change your vision of personal transportation away from the owned car/SUV/pickup what have you to one of a hired driver or public transportation.
Again, go into this HKG bid with eyes open, not just the wallet open. As stated in previous posts, the FOA may or may not cover your expenses. The money for the upgrade may look great on paper, but not if you have to use the added bump in pay for psychiatric treatments because your expectations were not fulfilled!
09-19-2010, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by HireAstarPilots
That is a good quote, though it occurs to me that several people have been SENT to Hong Kong, and we already know their thoughts.
09-19-2010, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DLax85
...and that's unfortunate.
Why don't they survey the membership on this issue??
Why don't they survey the membership on this issue??
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