Tomuchwork, are there still any corporate airlines in the ME with 14/14 or 15/15 rosters that are hiring (A320 or 737NG)?
Guess I will wait to apply for EK until they sort out their accomodation problems, regardless of DEC or not. Living out of suitcases in below standard housing in uncertainty with a family that may or may not even get into the school you desire sounds all a bit like too much sacrifice. I am really not that bothered about flying a big jet, just want some job stability, route variety and longer routes.