Gentleman, I'm an outsider, but I think you all should now that things are very different in my part of the world. Thousands have left my company over the last few year, both from the top and bottom of the seniority list. Still after 9 years of service with Delta, I'm at best 3 years from holding junior Captain (on reserve for many years). My company is bankrupt and inspite of ALPA representatoin I have taken a 47% pay cut and the vast majority of my pension is gone and will probably loose it all soon.
I've been reading this forum because I'm inerested in joining you at Emirates for the growth prospects and advancement opp. you all have. This was the type of growth Delta experienced in the 70s/80s and I can only wish to have been a part of that golden age of American aviation.
I am surprised to hear all the complaints. Yes, it may be difficult working long hours month in and month out, but your airline is sound and growing beyond my imagination. I think it would be an exciting (morale here is very low) place to work and if I had to wait another 3 years to make Captain at your airline I would do it without complaint.