Bigjet77,
Mate I've found your post interesting, but not surprising...
But why did you apply at EK in the first place???
As you know DXB is only like living in a massive shopping center, the money in EK is crap, and work conditions can change at any time, by the way never in the employee's favor!
If you stay in EK you will probably have a "good time" and a good lifestyle, but you won't retire a rich man (even as a Capt)!
Goog luck....