Thank you for the PM's I've received giving me the information that I seek. Fortunately, I'm aware that a few folks here tend to air the same grievances over and over. There are always a few bad apples in every bunch, and I know to dismiss the information when it's clear that the one sharing it just likes to complain.
Pride is important to me. Managing my principals aircraft, I take a lot of pride in what I do. I always do the best that I can, and treat the aircraft like it is my own. Likewise, I'd do the same with an emirates aircraft. When I was at DXB over the summer, hearing the proud ones refer to their flight as "Emirati 123 super" or the like made me feel a connection; a connection of being proud of our jobs, and proud of the country. There are few airlines like EK that are left, and I hope that I'm selected to continue forward with the selection progress. I will not let you down.