Yep, 200% right
Talking about jobs, well, these days in Europe, EZY and Ryanair pay quite well and life is generally good, if you don't care of flying low cost.
Average 8000 € for an A320 capt in EZY 6 on 4 off 6 on 3 off and 80 hours.
Ryanair is a bit better but management seems to be a bit difficult to work with/for.
But have a look at EY/EK/QR management style.....Hummmm.... No comment same O'Leary style, but without the excuse of being on the financial edge of low cost carriers.
Netjets is to be considered as a new start but the drawbacks of Netjets appear to be the seldom good things of Middle east.
You don't know what you are doing inside your 6 days flying.... well in EY, you are on call 24/7, no better in QR. Slightly better in EK.
Hotel accomodation on lay over sometimes is average in Netjets, but on a seldom basis. In EY, they are nearly all below aviation standards. EK and QR no better.
Accomodation speaking, well in Europe, you have to pay for it, but at least you can choose not to live on a dumpster leaking at any rainfall, a few yards away from a screaming Mosque loudspeaker. Your mortgage won't be at 9 % interest rate but 4 or 5, which makes a huge difference, and furthermore, you are protected by laws in Europe..........not like in the sand pit.
Cost of living;....? Well this may be the only thing Middle east is learning quickly from the old world. Inflation is huge 10 % minimum up to 19 %.Thz only cheap thing is gas for your car. Car insurance are skyrocketing, as well as consumer primary products. Cars remain quite cheap, but restaurants, gym clubs, all the things expats do to make their life less miserable are getting more and more pricy.
Labour laws..... at least in Europe, freedom of speech isn't only a word... It's protected by laws..... You don't get a final warning on first call.....
Think EZY, Ryanair, Netjets, Globaljets, Vueling, even Wizzair..... a few ex QR are there, Eurofly, Air One, Flybaboo, XL ,Atlas blue etc....