nuff said but simply not true.
The sad part is (and I certainly blame EK for this) is that your friend thinks that way.
The truth is a Go-Around above 1000' is not even reportable. Below 1000' but above 500, EK requires an ASR but no action would be taken.
Sure, push it below 500' and questions would be asked, but that's the case in most airlines.
There are regular ASRs for approaches that became unstable, and no interview or follow up if the correct procedures were followed.