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Old 6th Nov 2007, 03:46
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Be Carefull!

Be very careful with moving to Emirates now.

Here are some thoughts:
As an FO, you have very littles disposable income. Many subsidise to hopefully get a quick command.
Inflation is rampant in Dubai and about to get a lot worse .
If you think ERP will make much difference, think again. In fact the high canadian dollar has set the scene for much less canadian ERP in the future once the USD recovers.
I have heard some horror stories on accommodation. One FO moved into a dump with no aircon in peak summer. He approached everyone to be moved. Eventually after formally resigning, they relented and moved him. But who wants to have to do that having packed up life elsewhere - they may accept your resignation!
Emirates is at the peak of the airline cycle. There will be a downturn sooner or later.
Dubai's economy is considered by some to be unstable for a number of reasons and requires some correction. Speculation of course.
Emirates offload a lot of work into your free time. There is always something they want you to do. Simply living in Dubai requires much rushing around on days off in dangerous traffic

Driving, Heat no Rights etc are considerations that must be borne in mind.

I have been in UAE for many years. Most were great but EK and Dubai are not what they used to be and its not for the better.
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