No, they are SOME of the real figures. House rental inflation is somewhat irrelevant when the Company provides you with the villa/apartment in the first place so disregard that. Those that have bought have, ironically, benefited from rental inflation as EK increased the accom. allowance by 10% this year and this is helping to pay off the mortgage. We received 7% pay rise this year and 8% last year in addition to 5 weeks profit share this year. Petrol did rise in one leap by 30% earlier this year but has remained steady so far and is still less than a quarter of the cost of fuel in UK. Most schools have increased their fees but EK allowance still covers the majority.You pay 10% but like the ERP,Provident fund and Family medical cover, not all it seems at first glance and will cost you in some way or another. Full details never given or explained until after you join.
Regarding Command, I wouldn't like to stick my neck out on that one. Latest newsletter explains the recent policy change in this area and although trying to placate the many that've been affected, finishes off by stating the Companies right to change the 'policy' as and when it sees fit. BEWARE! Command may be quicker than the industry average but the F/O's here are well experienced and many have relinquished the left seat to come here, something the newsletter fails to address. Perhaps there are some here now regretting that decision.
If the Managers planned ahead and kept to a valid policy, not only would THEY gain credibility, but so would the policies that they enforce.
