Mensaboy... well written but you still come across as racist, prejudiced and sexist by even attempting to answer that question.
Qfcaptain... it is a bit difficult to comment on your post as you have not supplied any information that we can work with. Mainline domestic. international, or QF link?
Despite all the things over here that will annoy the crap out of you eventually, you will find the flying to be more demanding but also a lot more interesting and rewarding than what you have been getting. Financially, it is debatable.
If you like flying big jets to a never ending stream of new destinations all over the planet, you have made a good decision.
I made the move nine years ago and have never regretted it. Even now that I am reaching the end of my patience with Dubai.
Good luck.