I can live with it here, cause i do not
regard it as home. Never did, never will. Never!
I've chosen the expat life, because i had no other choice..
I opted out from the beginning, took the allowance and added it to my
salary. Beach view, pool, marina night life, why not.
120.000AED for the 2BR appartement, rest in my pocket.
Mini Airbus rosters were horrible, i was fatigued in a way
i never experienced before in my life.
Maxi Airbus rosters are fine for the moment, it's like flying
for another company within the company.
Wife is here, flies home at least once a month to visit the family
and i do the same. Coming from Europe
it is not always easy but manageable.
I decided to join EK with all it's pros and cons, cause i
will not stay forever anyway. I just fly the roster and take
the money. It's way more than at home, and way less than
it should be. They know it, they will never change it, and i know that.
They could do so much for us to make us a happy workforce.
Most of the stuff would be for free and easy to change.
They will not do it, never ever.
For me it still works because of the above mentioned reasons.
For many of my friends it would not work and
I tell them not to join. I warned them that they will become
unhappy within hours of joining.
Most of my friends have similar problems in
other countries with other airlines.
EVERY place has it's downsides, the grass only appears
to be better, but it isn't i suppose.
Dubai can be tough sometimes so be prepared.
Everything you read about it on this site is true!
If you think you could deal with it than go for it.
If you have any concerns about you and your wife and kids
being here, than i suggest not to come here.
Even in my short period of time things have changed, everything
became more difficult.
I will stay as long as it still works for me and the mrs, and leave as soon as it doesn't anymore.