I'll be curious too. I have no doubts that each environment and company has it's own unique challenges. I flew in Europe for 3 years at LX and used to think that was a job. It was my first flying job. Then I got a job in the US and learned what work really is. The flying in Europe was a cakewalk in comparison and when my buddies there would whine about how hard their days were I could only grin to myself knowing how easy they have it.
I am sure that EK has its own challenges though. No doubt about that. I am sure that they expect everyone to earn their salary. And no, I am not being cynical.