I understand it may be worth doing 5-10 years at EK, earning good money while living somewhere tolerable, unlike China, then return to Europe in a much better position financially and then join BA, EZY, etc. and be able to fly for the enjoyment of it with no mortgage etc worries, then calling it quits aged 50. Going to BA, although there are benefits, I guess means going to 65 . The worry with EK is horrific rosters but from what people are saying on these forums are they much worse than being at the bottom of the seniority list at BA?