I am an SFO at a UK LCC, very soon to get my command. I am under a lot of pressure to go to EK from the other half, I have family in Dubai, and I wouldn't mind myself really.
So I've been watching these threads with interest. I'd take a significant cut to leave here as an FO, and a massive cut once I get the command. Sadly (for the boss), a few % is nothing like enough to make me even think about applying. Shame, because a few years ago it looked like a good option.