I really appreciate your comments about this. Please allow me to explain my situation. I am currently employed by a major US carrier on the Bus. I am currently making just over 80K US and due a raise next month. I looked at EK and did just what pilots there said I shouldn't, I got blinded by big jet envy and the idea of being a captain in one in real short order.
I saw the pay and attempted to justify the loss I would be taking by asking EK pilots to explain to me just how they couldn't make it when all the big bills were covered by the company. I was willing to let go the fact that there is no union protection and all that goes with that.
In short I really don't think EK is for me as it is today but again I do thank you and all the others who took time to educate me.
Fly safe bro and I will see you out there someday.
A320