So, things at USair were very good and now they are very bad.
Things at EK were quite good and now they are quite bad.
During this process USair has apparently declined further than Emirates, typhoonpilot has first hand knowledge of this, I do not.
Difference is that USair has probably bottomed out, EK is still sinking. The problems are different, the result is the same.
Disgruntled employees looking for an out.
Doubtless Direct Entry and Accelerated Commands act as softeners to the perspectives of Captain Murray and typhoonpilot.
The perspective of many others in EK, particularly the long termers, is one of more work, less reward, increase in fatigue enhancing rosters and a seniority list thrown aside and overidden by DECs and fleet requirements.
And please, 330 man, no more comments about voting with feet. Although many have done so, as many in the last 18 months as in the 10 years before, others have family considerations that make an uprooting appear even less attractive than staying (so far). And they may be the most vocal people on this forum.