Some seem not to realise that some FOs over here are in their mid 40s and have +10K hours and +10Y command and take the pain in the RHS knowingly that they will get their command back eventually. Poor guys.
Anyway for new joiners... If you get an EK contract and you are sheduled to start on the Bus: Things don't look good for you...
I would start exercising those back mussels and getting ready to bend over ALL THE TIME.
Anyway you will have other issues on your mind after you join... You'll be glad your family survives the accommodation mess over here.