Can anyone from Emirates give me some info on actual working conditions out there? I've dug around the EK website and the forum archives, but can't seem to find definite answers to a few Qs, namely:
1. How are you rostered? Is there any bidding/preference system?
2. In light of the above what are the popular/unpopular destinations?
3. Roughly how many days off per month do you get?
4. What is the accomadation like? Is it comfortable and what are the 'shared utilities'?
5. What are the everyday practicalities of life!!!? Are groceries expensive, is it possible to find western food to cook for yourself, can you get around without a car, can you even afford to own a car?
6. What is the social side of life at EK like. Is it a friendly airline, too big too be personal, cliquey, lonely, etc. etc.
Thanks to anyone who can help, theres lots of good things written about Emirates on here, but you can never be too well informed!