What a drama.
Hey mensaboy, why don't you retire right now and save yourself all the trouble?
Things at EK been better, things are still the best in the market. Check around and see if there's any airline offering a package like this even after all the recent "downgrade".
The job is still very good. Poolies are not newbies in the market and some are more experienced than some of these wise asses trying to lecture about life, how to please your wife in the desert, blah, blah, blah.
The life of an EK FO is great. The bidding system is great. The payment is great.
Don't compare with your old life if that is not available. Time moves forward only.
If you are crazy to be a Captain, you must have an issue on delivering orders, so seek a shrink. Captains make a little more money to sign the papers, everithing else is standard procedures and the life of an FO is sweet.
We don't own the company, we are the workers and in this world scenery, we are the beggers. Compare to other airlines that are firing away their staff around and make your decision.