Well, if it boils down to money, EK doesn't look spectacular but by no means really bad. You will stay alive and well but no way you will raise and feed a family and put aside enough for a decent retirement.
Most complaints however go with the rest of the T&Cs (apart from some twats who play grammar police). So if the thread starter chases dollars and has a LC job, fine. But be aware of the downside of this place.