Reasons not to apply for emirates airlines
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I actually do the polite thing and come in at my expense to attend this unusual tea and bikkies. Needless to say, I booked myself out of there and handed in my resignation.
Upon returning to my country I was then told that EK had slandered my character.
They slandered me as well by terminating my employment for "misconduct". So, I've returned the favour. Glad to hear that someone else is considering the same option after their bad experience with EK. I've stopped blogging, but my blog is open for you and your story, Dookie.
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Hi! I've read all you fellas had to say and sounds pretty much like the problems I have with my current airline, biding is a joke, we don't have a voice, we fly 90 hrs a month and aparently whatever is making the rosters hates humans. So I've been considering applying to EK for a while to fly the big jets and make more money (almost three times what I am making currently) but I would like to hear your advice. The situation is this, I am 22, I am 320 type rated and have over 2000 hrs on type, not married and would like to live the experience to fly around the world. I pictured EK as a modern Panam somehow and thought I would get to know around and to experience living abroad. I read that most of you are from the states or aussies and maybe you are comparing to your first world countries, however I fly in Mexico, the land of corruption and kidnaping and from my current position I have no chance to fly a heavy jet and comsidering that I make around 3000 dls a month(and gpoing down since my currency is not going well) EK seemed atractive.
It is, however, a big decision to drag my arse 15000 kms to th sandpit as you call it and leave my friends, family, house etc. This being said I would really appreciate an advise, I have a couple of friends flying there but the talked marvels abouth my current airline before I got in and started complaining the moment I signed the contract
. Please let me know you thoughts!
It is, however, a big decision to drag my arse 15000 kms to th sandpit as you call it and leave my friends, family, house etc. This being said I would really appreciate an advise, I have a couple of friends flying there but the talked marvels abouth my current airline before I got in and started complaining the moment I signed the contract
. Please let me know you thoughts!
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I can assure you this place is not a modern version of Pan Am. It's probably going to implode like Pan Am did but in no way do they resemble each other in any other way. This whole heavy jet flying thing wears off rather quickly especially in this place.
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At 22 years of age, you've got nothing to lose and potentially more to gain. Come over, give it a year or two and if you don't like it, do what what Dookie had the balls to do.....leave.
Make sure you get assurances in writing such as accommodation, fleet type, etc. Yes they have the contract to amend but all good ammunition if you decide they renegade on promises and you still have some bond left to pay off.
Harry
Make sure you get assurances in writing such as accommodation, fleet type, etc. Yes they have the contract to amend but all good ammunition if you decide they renegade on promises and you still have some bond left to pay off.
Harry
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Ratherbdying:
I am from the same neck of the woods as you are, if you want an opinion from someone that knows how it is back home, do not hesitate on dropping me an email.
I am from the same neck of the woods as you are, if you want an opinion from someone that knows how it is back home, do not hesitate on dropping me an email.
Interesting to see this thread started in 2011.
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Advice?
Hi everyone!
I've been offered EK - however I currently work for a legacy carrier in the far east.. I am wondering what people now thing of the airline and if its worth jumping across?
I've heard mixed reviews and want to know what people think. I'm 25 and single- only been to Dubai a couple of times.. Appreciate the response,
Thank you in advance.
I've been offered EK - however I currently work for a legacy carrier in the far east.. I am wondering what people now thing of the airline and if its worth jumping across?
I've heard mixed reviews and want to know what people think. I'm 25 and single- only been to Dubai a couple of times.. Appreciate the response,
Thank you in advance.
short flights long nights
And you have not read all that is on here? Some good, some bad.
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I worked for a legacy carrier in the far east and I am sure you are aware how toxic the environment can be.
Emirates has degenerated to a level where I cannot distinguish between a far- eastern or middle eastern style of draconian management anymore. It used to be good here and there are some good things left, but the trend is not good.
The biggest problem you will experience here is fatigue from roster exploitation.
Emirates has degenerated to a level where I cannot distinguish between a far- eastern or middle eastern style of draconian management anymore. It used to be good here and there are some good things left, but the trend is not good.
The biggest problem you will experience here is fatigue from roster exploitation.
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Things get worse, then better. Life is cycles. When retention becomes less than required, things will improve, to where they will attract enough candidates, when they will again cut back. You can't fight it, just know it will happen, and act according to your best interests. Sam
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Kestrel. Just make sure you give it serious thought, it has good and bads. I have a family and would definitely not recommend it. The hours are getting silly and the expense of living inDubai are getting worse.
A friend of mine was just denied time off to go to his mother's funeral, 2 weeks after a previous death in his family because he had "already had emergency leave".
He left and went to the funeral and was demoted.
Not good.
A friend of mine was just denied time off to go to his mother's funeral, 2 weeks after a previous death in his family because he had "already had emergency leave".
He left and went to the funeral and was demoted.
Not good.
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Droop and Jack,
Both of you have reached a new low with your comments regarding the loss suffered by a colleague.
I know first hand of an FO who was brought into the office just last year after he requested time off to attend the funeral of a parent,mjust a few weeks later his sister died suddenly.
He attended her funeral but was subsequently brought into the office regarding his lack of productivity, his lack of productivity was as a result of attending the two funerals.
It's also important to remember the emergency leave comes out of your leave (42 day bank ) initially but the the company will consider recrediting five days on the production of a death certificate
Both of you have reached a new low with your comments regarding the loss suffered by a colleague.
I know first hand of an FO who was brought into the office just last year after he requested time off to attend the funeral of a parent,mjust a few weeks later his sister died suddenly.
He attended her funeral but was subsequently brought into the office regarding his lack of productivity, his lack of productivity was as a result of attending the two funerals.
It's also important to remember the emergency leave comes out of your leave (42 day bank ) initially but the the company will consider recrediting five days on the production of a death certificate
Desdihold - I agree totally with you - it is pathetic to make cheap, tedious and uninteresting A/B jibes when someone has been refused compassionate leave - unbelievable really.
