Deja:
Certainly a tough situation to be caught in between.
On one hand, the airline industry in general is suffering, SIA has stopped recruitment for CC and has recently implemented compulsory no pay leave for them. Sending 17 aircraft off to the desert, prob some cargo and older 777s. Recruitment is projected to be reduced for the next 3 years.
On the other hand, SIA is doing far better than a lot of other airlines out there, contrary to the recent bleak news you always hear about the company. Earnings may have dipped, with fewer pax and fuel hedging, but the company is not making a loss. And although a few planes are going into the desert, the company is also accepting new 330s and 380s, so some crew are going to have to move over.
If i were in your shoes, I'd consider about my intentions with SIA. Are you joining just to taste the life for a few years before settling for something else? If so then I'd bite the bullet and take that job with the bond.
If you're seriously considering a long term career with SIA, then maybe you can think about waiting till SIA recruits again.
All depends on your priorities, which i guess you're not sure in the 1st place, which is why you're here asking questions. It's tough la.
Good luck.
