I've been offered 2 starting date, one in few weeks, which I cannot do and the second in July. I understand the situation where EK is at the moment. It's very difficult for the company too, but to hire DEC's will produce more "bad blood" around the current FO's who are ready to upgrade.
Thank you, I can see that you spent a lot of time to write the answer above, and I am surprised you didn't sound like many other fellows at EK

, something positive though
Enjoy...