Yes I do agree, we come here for the MONEY!! And also eventually a type rating for those non-type rated guys/gals.
But...these days it looks like if you want to make a living in aviation, the ME is the only place. You have stability, career...?, money....
Concerning the money, let me throw there some numbers, not for show off but for pure info to those interested in joining:
I am a farely new F/O on the 320 and this year including the housing allowance, I made 130,000 USD for 730 hours flown.
It might sound a lot but believe me it doesn't feel like 130 k....not here in Doha. Still I am not complaining. So far for me it's a win win situation but I am not naive so please spare me any sarcastic comments.....
I have no agenda, am not a brown noser and don't believe in Santa Claus anymore.
Just facts.