I belive that 330 man does not tell a complete accurate picture of how it is in the land of opportunity. Both United and US Air pilots voluntarliy gave up their pensions which has turned the US industry into a tailspin. They voted to get rid of them. Now Northwest Delta American etc etc are brow betting their pilots to follow US Air and Untieds "lead".
You might be making more here in the sand but I know it is more expensive in Dubai then England and must be loads cheaper than the US which often does not get factored into the equasion.
I guess we will just disagree on which area is better. I know the grass is usually greener on the other side of the path and I take your points seriously.