Question for Emirates Pilots with Wife and Kids only please
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I hope the OP doesn't mind me asking a question in his thread because it is related. I am at a regional airline in the US and it looks like i am at least a few(3+) years away from an upgrade. I am looking at applying to EK but i am concerned on one how i will handle the move and 2 how my family will. I have a 6 month old so i would think my wife would stay home with her until she is in school. She is currently a nurse so i am not sure what she would have to do to become a nurse there. But my main question is do you guys thing it would be worth it for me to come to EK when i know that my plan would be to come there for a few years and then try to get back to the majors in the states. I am thinking fo time in EK equipment is better then FO time in an RJ. I am also looking to make more money to pay student loans.
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Originally Posted by vb rules
Look seriously at divorce rate here in Dubai.
Before you chaps spout ****e, engage brain first before emotions
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See the 3rd post, posted 2011.
Same scenario, only now 3700+ pilots, you will probably be put into some (apparently) nasty accommodation, and your money will go even-less further (if that makes sense) than it did 3 years ago.. (sorry man... too tired to try and find the correct analogy)
Life is expensive here, but it's all about comparisons....
And never, ever forget...
Happy wife, happy life!
Good luck man!
Same scenario, only now 3700+ pilots, you will probably be put into some (apparently) nasty accommodation, and your money will go even-less further (if that makes sense) than it did 3 years ago.. (sorry man... too tired to try and find the correct analogy)
Life is expensive here, but it's all about comparisons....
And never, ever forget...
Happy wife, happy life!
Good luck man!
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How difficult is it to take your other half with you on trips? Is it something that is done often?
No kids but an easy wife (steady) whos up for an adventure. Considering a sandpit move
No kids but an easy wife (steady) whos up for an adventure. Considering a sandpit move
If you take her on trips with you make sure she knows how to behave, there's a reason the WAGS have a rep onboard for being 'difficult'... 
If you don't have one, watch out for the precious metal extractors... they have been particularly aggressive of late so I hear...
If you don't have one, watch out for the precious metal extractors... they have been particularly aggressive of late so I hear...
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Sorry to resurrect an old thread but I'd like to know about living costs in DBX.
Please just the facts (I'm well aware of the overwhelming negative feelings on here toward EK and I sympathise).
I've read on this thread that life can be tough on a FO salary in DBX.....which surprised me a little. What are the expenses involved apart from food and entertainment (FO with wife and kids)? I thought housing and schooling was included ? On the surface it would seem that approx Ģ5k/month would leave plenty to spare ?
Sorry if I've missing something here but uf someone could enlighten me I'd be grateful.
Please just the facts (I'm well aware of the overwhelming negative feelings on here toward EK and I sympathise).
I've read on this thread that life can be tough on a FO salary in DBX.....which surprised me a little. What are the expenses involved apart from food and entertainment (FO with wife and kids)? I thought housing and schooling was included ? On the surface it would seem that approx Ģ5k/month would leave plenty to spare ?
Sorry if I've missing something here but uf someone could enlighten me I'd be grateful.
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Of course you get by on a FO salary. Just donīt forget it will most likely be single income and schooling is "only" paid up to 90% of the cost. Getting by and having a comfortable livestyle? Of course? Buying luxury cars, having dinner every night at 5-star hotels and saving up for pension at the same time. No....
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I agree with Los. The things that caught us short were the food costs and schooling. Food bill went up 4x what it cost us in US. We eat lots of fresh fruit and veg which is UBER expensive here. If your family can get by on frozen you will save a bundle. It depends how many kids you have 1-3 kids are covered by EK after that it's outta pocket. Most schools have a waiting list (some for years) so if you join mid term it may be hard to find them a spot in a school close to Meydan. I would start another thread once you are hired asking for school ideas. You can easily spend more than a months salary on schooling costs, uniforms and extra curricular activities (ECA's). Set aside 2000 dhs. per child per term for ECA's. I would budget 1000 dhs for uniforms per child. If you have very young ones, their first year of schooling is not covered. That cost is usually between 24,000 and 36,000 dhs. There is a cap on what EK will pay for schooling and you may find you are paying several thousand pounds outta pocket. Cars are cheap and the gas was. The pay check does dwindle a lot faster than you think it will. And gets smaller every year. Make a budget and stick to it. I think a lot of people here fall into the trap of buying a flash car and going to brunches and dinners every week. FO pay WILL NOT support that. If as los said you are looking for comfortable with no frills then it works. Good luck.
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As prev mails said its tough, I am guessing ur RYR DD? i flew for them too and looking back, they are no angels but for me they were far better than here, just my experience. Long time to Command, no info from any mgmt, they are clueless or are not saying either way its terribly frustrating!
Work, a lot thru the night, far more tiring that earlies or late short haul, yes its tiring too but your own bed every night and 4 days off after every 5, that wont happen here, i have 8-9 off in 31 day mth!!! Also, family life, i miss seeing my kids everyday, missing B days, Xmas, no leave, and as pre have said very expensive, even if kids want to play football, extra cost, nothing is free, music lessons, getting kids extra to overcome language barriers all extra cost and with 3 kids it adds up rapid,
in general I yearn to go back to EU, less culture shock, driving, local attitude, arrogance all horrible, apart from that, nice sun winter only, 6 mth Dantes Inferno!!! apologies for the negative vibe with my post but unfortunately it is my opinion, not shared by all, good luck DD
Work, a lot thru the night, far more tiring that earlies or late short haul, yes its tiring too but your own bed every night and 4 days off after every 5, that wont happen here, i have 8-9 off in 31 day mth!!! Also, family life, i miss seeing my kids everyday, missing B days, Xmas, no leave, and as pre have said very expensive, even if kids want to play football, extra cost, nothing is free, music lessons, getting kids extra to overcome language barriers all extra cost and with 3 kids it adds up rapid,
in general I yearn to go back to EU, less culture shock, driving, local attitude, arrogance all horrible, apart from that, nice sun winter only, 6 mth Dantes Inferno!!! apologies for the negative vibe with my post but unfortunately it is my opinion, not shared by all, good luck DD
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Many on here stating get your rating, get your command then use it to move on. blah blah . To where and what? By the time you are an Emirates captain, you will be unemployable elsewhere. How many Ex Emirates Captains in Easy, Ryan, Monarch, Thompson, Air Berlin, Hop, Veuling?
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"The Canaries is Spain, which is almost Europe"
Tela....
I would like to say that Spain IS Europe, and that the history and culture of Europe is quite hard to understand without the history and culture of Spain.
This said, I think you have been already pretty well advised about EK. Let me tell you about Canary Islands, I have lived some time there.
Provided I agree with every single good thing said here about them and living there, I can assure you that the so-called "Islanditis" (Islitis in Spanish) will catch you, as it does with everybody else.
It's a feeling of short land. Life there is pleasant, but seems to be always the same. Land is "too finite" and you may certainly end up getting weary of not having new things to do/ places to go.
It is a nice place with nice people (got great friends there) and an acceptable standard of living, but it may bore you quite soon. Try to make sure you can get out from time to time.
I would rather come to EK/ Dubai, but of course...personal view.
Good luck!
Tela....
I would like to say that Spain IS Europe, and that the history and culture of Europe is quite hard to understand without the history and culture of Spain.
This said, I think you have been already pretty well advised about EK. Let me tell you about Canary Islands, I have lived some time there.
Provided I agree with every single good thing said here about them and living there, I can assure you that the so-called "Islanditis" (Islitis in Spanish) will catch you, as it does with everybody else.
It's a feeling of short land. Life there is pleasant, but seems to be always the same. Land is "too finite" and you may certainly end up getting weary of not having new things to do/ places to go.
It is a nice place with nice people (got great friends there) and an acceptable standard of living, but it may bore you quite soon. Try to make sure you can get out from time to time.
I would rather come to EK/ Dubai, but of course...personal view.
Good luck!
