At Emirates you will be overworked and underpaid.
a747jb hit the nail on the head.
I live a simple life and have little to show for my three years here. The 90+ hours per month has taken a huge toll on me and I feel as if I have aged 10 years.
The US majors will start to hire in the near future because of the upcoming retirements. Indeed Continental airlines announced this week that they are recalling all pilots from furlough.
The first of baby boomers (pilots) born after WWII are about to turn 65.
I recommend that you look for opportunities within the US.
At Emirates you will be overworked and underpaid.