Let's get back on track. If you are feeling picked on because of your nationality or religion, start another thread.
The situation at EK has taken a major negative turn with this latest FCN. 15 years ago the salary was good because of all the uncertainties in the area. The UAE is pushing hard to be one of the brotherhood of major civilizations and has done well, therefore our salary has not gone up. This latest FCN has only proved how far behind any first world nation they actually are. How they envisage keeping recruitment going at the standard and rate required is beyond me, and I can only see a slide downwards.
The door is open for negative changes and if any of my mates wanted to join I would be hesitant in recommending EK.
Morale is a fragile thing and it would have taken nothing to leave it at the low point it was. This change has ripped the bottom out of it as far as I can see and the next few months will be the proof of that. It is unbelievable that this is not obvious.
As a footnote, I would like to state that I enjoy my job and love what I do, but that when it comes to long term security, I am concerned with where EK is headed. This concern in the environment we work in can only change the future as I see it. If EK truly wants to be a global player, then it cannot afford to rely on short term staff as the majority of my friends and I now see ourselves.