I do believe you, EY is not the perfect airlines, but I also think that it couldn't be so bad. Tell me why the pilots don't move to EK? Just 120 km away!
go for it and don't come back here complaining.
Maybe I go for it and come back complain...
For the JAA licence, be aware that converting any ICAO licence to JAA through Ireland or Luxembourg is pretty easy.
Could you tell me more about it?