The A320 pilots at QR could certainly do a lot worse than transitioning to this:
Photos: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
That said, I can understand their trepidation about getting a 787 type rating which might not be so marketable (job security) with so few types flying these days. The 787 type might be quite valuable in 5 years or so when there are more flying... Look forward to seeing the 787 in GOAT colours.