It would seem that the package offered by EK is not as good as many had hoped for. There is a contract out there - I have a copy in my hand - where the airline in question is asking for the same rating but pays USD9000/month + housing and transportation. I suspect the two airlines will be competing for the same pilots, even though the contract position is time limited and the EK job would appear to be long term. However,with only a few miles between the two home bases it will be an interesting fight!