With all the 777 and A380 deliveries, 3-5 year upgrades seem realistic. They seemed desperate for people. As far as the traffic accident death rate...buy a Volvo, it comes with about 1000 airbags. Talked with a couple of EK FO's from the States...seemed happy with pay, housing and schedules.
Then again...maybe it’s better to stay in the States and wait to get furloughed (again) in the next recession????
(coming soon to a legacy and LCC near you).