I have done the move this last year.
Leaving EK has been good on my health. Truth be told I liked the job at EK but was tired of years of no leave and the punishing rosters.
The first thing I noticed is the quality of sleep I finally got. I have been working 5/4 rosters with 4 sectors per days at times and have gotten used to it. The 4 days off really do allow you to recover.
Your salary is still reasonable, but yes one has to be a little careful with the budget. All that said we are still managing to save.
Hope that helps.