As a Canadian I did over 20 years at EK. All airlines were merging in CA with no hiring at the time so off I went.
i was about your age when I joined and was fortunate to have been there for the good years.
i left on my terms and was able to retire. However
kids grew up without home roots
lived out of a suitcase when in Canada ( you can now own seasonal property)
Things are now not as they were at EK and living in the UAE is hectic.
Stay in Canada
My AC 787 captain buddy retires in 3 years with 70% I have whats in the bucket I left with.
PM me if you have specific questions.