In EK for 4 years, not crew or FO but the gripes voiced here are genuine to varying degrees and effect all of EK.
Would I join if I knew then what I know now? Yes, as overall it's better here than back in UK but has, and is still, getting worse on many counts.
Why am I still here? As I say it's still better here than UK but I am actively looking into other regions for my next move which will not be back to Blighty. I feel I am better armed with lessons learned to evaluate any further move.
May be it will be OK once they finish building the damn place
Until then, smoke 'em of you got 'em