I second the above statements. Couple of the larger companies in Asia also trying to get us used to the word "pay cut". Pay cut = threat to my well being therefore zero tolerance stance should be taken. I will simply move on the minute I have something else come along even if it is on shore should this happen, and I think that goes for a lot of the other experienced guys too. PEOPLE HAVE MEMORIES so screw with us now and it will be remembered in the upturn when you looking for bodies to warm those beds. Funny thing is we are always been told things are quiet and lots of systems are in yard but there is never any relief available for you out there. How does that work? For those ashore, don’t work false economies. ie. Less pay =less experience + less skills = more F%$# up’s + more HSE accidents and higher equipment replacement costs + Angry client who asked you for the discount in the first place.
