1. Wherever you come from, as a DEC it’s not to be underestimated. You most probably have to adapt to a new plane, new destinations and regions and most importantly a new company environment. On the latter there is colorful reading material in abundance on these pages! All at the same time can prove to be quite a handful.
Good luck!
2. As for the disgruntled FOs. You left your company for EK most probably due to career issues. Your buddies stayed and waited their turn there and later passed the upgrade. As they now might join as DECs, you denounce them. Those who qualify most probably were senior to you in the former company anyway, so where is the problem? They waited their turn while you took the short cut at EK. -> Sometimes working, sometimes not working …
Tough luck!
3. Concerning Goat Airlines, I guess most of their pilots had tried EK first, so there was a reason why they didn’t make the cut. Do you think they’ll make it now? That would be lowering the bar wouldn’t it, and EK keeps pretending they don’t.
Good luck again!