Great post eldee. As I mentioned before you can not put a price on the treatment at Emirates vs the US Majors. Every pilot I have talked to that has left EK to go back has said the biggest difference is the huge relief of stress that is lifted when working for a major. They are not out to get you in trouble but to help you and to be the best pilot you can be for yourself and the airline. They actually like you and more importantly respect you.
JAR what airline did you work for? What a twit!