Refreshing post CK, you are correct in many respects. AC has changed dramatically and the hiring process now shows it at it's best ( pathetic science closer to voodoo than HR procedures!!!)
But I have to say that it is rather easy to say for you since your position seems rather 'comfortable'. You left with $$$ in the bank and a full pension plan after 25 years, a captain seat with experience etc etc...You know you will spend only a few years at EK so yes life is good and I can't blame you. BUT I can also understand that people less fortunate than you might want to work in Canada and have a normal life....As my name implies, I am from an older generation ( latin courses
) but I try to put myself in someonelse's shoes and it's not an easy industry to be in . I wish AC pilots would stop looking at themself and their seniority number and start enjoy flying and the conditions they have. Meanwhile CK enjoy the rest of Ramadan. Inshala