Originally Posted by
Serenity
Yes. Got that no one at all in Dubai likes working for EK.
Even from here it’s obvious it’s not the place it used to be, but then nowhere is. All Downhill over the past 10/15 years, and continuing.
Will have to think very hard about this!!
Well Serenity, as we said - it is subjective. Probably depends where you are coming from. If it will represent a big increase in finances for you, and the chance to fly the shiny jet you wanted, then great. Just keep in mind the shiny jet will lose its appeal very fast. The place is very expensive and becoming more so as time goes by. The company has been talked about at length...you can turn a blind eye to the idiotic rules and management style but sooner or later it will wear you down, and nothing has been changing for the better around here (got news today that opting-out of company accommodation is not possible now until further notice - awesome.)
The other thing to keep in mind is you are locked in with a $42,000 bond over 5 years - so think carefully if you want to commit to that, considering the nature of the place.
An added bonus now - the volatility of the region! The place has always been volatile, but not like it has been lately. Earlier in the news was a story about a local royal being held against his will, and now you find an EK plane being intercepted by the neighbours. On top of that the whole Saudi and friends vs. Iran thing. Doesn't look like it's headed in a nice direction. If you're single...come on down if you really can't find a better gig. But bringing family to this place with all that going on, think twice. Think three times. Think....you get the point.
Good luck