Excellent article my friend! Very objective...
I am considering joining FZ since I would like to go back to the airline. Currently I am flying home a Private Lear60.
However in November I went through the selection process with EK and after 1 month I was given the NO thanks. That was very sad.
I was in QR for 5 years. But taking into consideration all that you have mentioned here I rather stay home. The reason is I have 4 kids and it seems impossible for a FO in FZ to survive with such a big family. Even though command upgrade might take only 2 years.
Once again thanks for such a comprehensive report. Very useful in my case