Just listen to you guys make my stomach turn. Mine is better than yours, bla bla bla... No wonder our profession has reached new lows with attitudes like that.
We need pilots to expand. Left seat and right seat. Candidates are assessed. Some pass. Most don't. There is no union here. There is no preferential treatment here. The business comes first. Always. Accept this and life will be easier.
Drop the mud throwing. DECs are an extraordinary measure that from time to time is necessary to support our massive expansion. If you didnt know this you didnt do your home work.
If you are a narrow body captain working in a ATC proficient area you will find it a steep learning curve going where we go. As would I if I had to fill your shoes. Good luck and happy flying to all.