Max AB thank you.
Menard you are correct, I do not have the requirements for DEC, but rather than waiting two years to get the requirements I can go now that the opportunity came up. I am sure that there will be opportunities within Emirates to upgrade in the future. Some will say that it is not wise, I say maybe yes, maybe not, I surely joined to be a pilot not just for the money, but for the fun. In the long term the difference of a few thousand pounds is a few holidays, or a few toys.