I couldn't think of anything worse than joining as a DEC and getting caught up in all the 'politics' between training captains, managers, first officers etc.
As someone has previously said - there are better options up the road at 'you-know-who' and QR if you are looking at DEC in the Middle East.
One to avoid - even though I would consider myself as having the entry requirements for DEC.
Best of luck, guys.
PS Heard that DEC BA @ LGW might be opening up sooner rather than later.