As I say it could be true, I dont keep up with that kind of stuff since doesn’t effect me.
Just be realistic with what you will be coming to and what you will leave behind. There is a lot of posts on the pro’s and con’s here. Decide on the general feeling you get from them, remember people dont generally come on website to sing the praise of companies. That said there is much truth in what you read, as I say pro’s and con’s.
The destinations are interesting and challenging, so the flying side is good. T&C have slipped a lot the last few years, but ultimately you are joining on the current terms which you have to access yourself. Be aware that things do change here and rapidly at times. The days of pay rises and bonuses have gone and Dubai is an expensive place to live.
It isnt easy, you will work incredibly hard and you will be very tired, days off are at a premium. With a family it is hard. Lots of travelling on your days off is unrealistic in my view, on occasion but not often.