Thanks for the post TCAS, right on the money. Didn't mean anything with regards to treatment of DEC's by FO's, something I wrote probably just came off the wrong way as I agree with your statement.
My thread was intended for guys to write opinions about working for EK so that those interested in coming here have as much information as possible to make such a big decision. (Even bigger if you have a family that you'll be dragging along!) EK has been great for me, but I came along at a much, MUCH different time. In the last 2 years I have seen an alarming number of guys who are miserable here and it is sad.
It really doesn't matter if people here agree with me or not, and numbers are arguable, but hopefully potential canidates will get something out of the thread and it won't turn into a pissing contest amongst EK pilots.
Once again, I feel joining EK now would be a risky proposition at best. (of course as TCAS pointed out, depending on your situation) Just be prepared for things to get worse from the time you interview until when you join. Until the management recognizes the need for a bit of perspective in that we have a very proffesional bunch of guys here and to treat us as such, it would be difficult for me to get excited for new guys joining. Too many pilots leaving at the moment for me to be confident change for the better is coming soon.