As a former DEC I do not have a problem with EK hiring them, what I think is wrong is lowering the criteria from 10k 3k on an EK type. Under the previous criteria ie last weeks rules, they would have been experienced on type and most likely experienced in similar flying to EK ops. These type of pilots would be a useful addition to the operation.
Under this weeks rules that is not necessary going to be the case.
What is also frustrating is a lot of people already here meet the criteria for DEC now but are frozen waiting for 3 years.