I agree, but that is the case only if you are from the Country and City where the base is. Otherwise you have to move and in case of Europe different language becomes the issue. Dunno which country will allow foreign airline hub that big.
Looking at the "commuting airlines" they usually have up to 35% workforce expats commuting and the rest are local pilots. Emirates case is opposite.
Consecutive days off and jumpseat, might sweeten the deal