Life as an EK Manager
Desert Nomad is pretty much spot on. As a Manager at EK (not directly associated with Flight Ops) I am affected by the same things that have been raised on this forum many a time. Ever increasing cost of living, dealing with EK accommodation, schooling, the IM, incredibly inefficient management etc. etc. Although rosters don't apply the hours are very long and pay rises that are no where near the rate of inflation. I know Managers from various lines of business within EK (including Flight Ops) and we are all pretty much in the same boat. As always it depends where you came from and what you were used to which dictates whether you love it or hate it. Eventually though after a few years of experiencing the everyday life and it's challenges the gloss will probably fade.
(And yes I know I can leave if I don't like it so don't bother with that reply anyone. Just contributing to the discussion.)