Hi!
Airflirt:
I did the expat thing, but not at EK. With my airline we fly there pretty often.
Bottom Line: U do not want to leave a US LCC command to come to EK.
Exceptions:
Do you and your family want a BIG ADVENTURE...and realize that BAs don't always mean great fun....it may be a big shock and too much stress. If you WANT a BA, then you may want to go.
Do you and your family specifically want to live in DXB?
Do you want to fly a widebody, and your family doesn't care where they live?
Do you want your family to live/go to school overseas for a specific reason, and you are willing to put up with the negatives at EK?
I know a number of people who are/were at EK. Some hated it, some tolerate it, some like it a lot. Recently flew on EK and both pilots seemed pretty content.
Good luck, and God Bless!
Whether you stay at LCC or go to EK, it will work out, Inshallah
cliff
KHSV