Other posts here said it all. No one should get illusioned that things will get any better. See previous posts on Etihad. What's wrong with the picture?
Pilots applications must be going in by the hundreds if not thousands. There are a lot of B777, A332 or even the A340 pilots ready to come in for what it is right now. Airlines keep going bust...
According to press reports, the problem is aircraft availability, and this may slow down start-ups.
Etihad is a secured job as long as you accept their "ground rules". Emirates are in a different league even if some think their package is crap. Grass always looks greener next door...
It's obvious there will be more DEC at Eithad when the B777s are introduced in teh fleet and the switch Right-Left on A330s will now take much longer than what's this year. It may take a couple of years or more.
It is good to point out the truth but all must know that the package won't get any better. Remember the market golden rules. The pilot demand is there but this is overcome the offer available and it's overwhelming. Etihad is handpicking by now and rubbing thier hands... From what I'm gathering it's really becoming a UN airline, but the "Security Council" is untouched.
Keep discovering or see how they shine!!!