You summed it up well mensa ,
the truth is out there , the standard is appalling yet these guys came here and jumped over guys with similar and in some cases more experience.
If you leave a command job to come here as an F/O you will pay dearly.
There is more suitably qualified captains in the right seat than you may imagine.
Now management must know why F/os are so pissed off, there is no merit in this company it is all about saving money .
Also there r good jobs out there SIA cargo and sia 777 for example who will look at f/os for command if they meet the hour requirements including previous command time.
Funny thing is Emirates needs these guys for upgrade (I think) yet they are the ones more likely to leave .
If you were offered a command with another company and you are an F/O with EK why would you stay,when there is no idea when upgrades will happen.
If they get really short they can just keep throwing DECs over you indefinately or if you are on the wrong type such as 777 in about 3 years you could be an 8 year f/o while your mates on the airbus get 3 year upgrades .
Its no way to treat people.