MTOW,
I think the F/Os likely to go are experienced and have been well trained.
I will miss flying with them.
I doubt if any will go with arrogance that that they are somehow "superior".
If EK wish they could be checked to line quite quickly.
[as QF did with ex Cathay guys]
If EK treat them as PPLs and have huge training requirements then their management are more stupid and arrogant than they appear.
Everyone needs an open mind.