EK - As has been said earlier, "just another airline!"
Since all the attractions that used to be a pull, ie. great salary, early commands, etc seem now to have been factored out of the equation. EK sounds no better or worse than many. Perhaps the lack of labour protections, may make some stay away.
As far as life in the sandpit is concerned : Dubai, great place, I love popping there for the weekend, take in a bit of sun and nightlife, then drive the two Rolls Royce back to 'Dear old Blighty' for a stroll down the pub and a warm frothy beer, in front of a log fire.
This grimy, dank, crappy, sh*****le, feels SO much like home.
White Knight; zzz, was correct, which presumably is why you are so touchy on the subject.
ott; pays yer money, takes yer choice! How much do you like warm frothy beer?