Warlock 2000 Your offer to do extra overtime is unlikely to be considered as a cure.
I guess they might get a few ex A340 Captains like myself to join who know Emirates routes. I would be interested in a short term contract if the price was right just whilst these aircraft if they do arrive are in Emirates fleet awaiting delivery of B777.
Huffing and Puffing from F/O's will not bother EK as they can be easily replaced.That is the joy from an Employers point of view where there are no employments rights for employees other than 3 months notice. No Unions etc etc = you have to watch your step or otherwise you are out on your ear. Just look at the Cathay 49 who are still probably mostly unemployed still.
I sometimes wonder whether applicants from the 1st World are fully aware of this fact. If you are unemployed then you have to take your chances and hopes it pans out. Those Captains who give up good jobs to join as F/O's are taking a big risk.