Emirates is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
(I don't work for Emirates at/on any level)
Speaking first hand, the UAE is a fantastic place to raise your family.
You'll find that Emirates is a much better opportunity than anything on offer here in Canada.
Of course, we have to decide for ourselves if we're willing to roll the dice and take a chance.
There's no pride in paying Canadian Taxes for what we get. Is there?? (have another look at your payroll deductions)
We have a good standard and quality of life here, for sure. But one thing you may not know, especially if you haven't lived abroad, is that there are other countries out there that are just as good or BETTER. The UAE is one of those places, especially Dubai, where it is quite liberal when compared to places like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. No question, it takes time to adapt to a place like DXB. Probably two years. But, once you're set, you're into a whole new life and lifestyle.
At Emirates, you won't have to wait months on end for a family physician and the hospitals over there are anything but sub-standard and poorly equipped.
There are Canadian schools for your children.
Canada is always accessable from DXB but the sunshine, palm trees and water sports, tennis, hockey, soccer, whatever-strikes-your-fancy lifestyle will more than tickle your fancy.
Whether or not the airline schedules you with enough days off in the month to enjoy it, may be a different story. You'll have to figure that one out.
I'm surprised in a way there aren't the numbers from here applying.
If it's jet time that's holding you back, just wait for a few more months. The industry is changing for many of the world's airline.
There is 'ideally' and 'realistically'. Realistically, EK requirements will have to adapt.
Good luck to all,
Willie
