Thanx highnlow (& OMDB), that puts my feet back on the ground again, you are completely right.
Reason for checking is that I am fed up with the European climate and I would like to experience long-haul. I personallly think the future looks good in the Middle East. I know a lot of people are complaining, but hey, that's why we're pilots right?
Don't get me wrong, some stories do sound weird.
But, in reality, it looks like I have to make more hours with my Q400 turboprop at a company where I am actually very happy...