Guys, please have another read of Don's Post - page 1 ( #15), it is very accurate and (unfortunately) It's all very true.
I have some good friends in Cathay and Dragon. Over quite a few dinners and the odd drink or 3 we have compared notes over the years. I have come to the conclusion that the grass is not "Greener" simply another shade of Brown!
Remember what Emirates stands for?
E - English
M - Managed
I - Indian
R - Run
A - Arab
T - Trained / Trodden and Tormented!
E - Expat
S - Slaves
PS: Mr Saturn in reply to your post (#7);
Quote:
"Spoke to a fleet manager recently. They are still taking DEC's. I have also found a
sneaky way to get in if the DEC thing stops on the 777, A330, A340."
Will really make our more than qualified and capable F/O's Blood Boil! I suggest you take a good Book on your overnights, you will be spending a lot of time on your own by the sound of things. Oh and I'm sure they will give you a nice warm E.K. welcome as well. 
End of rant.