Accommodation allowance change
 

Don't tell me you guys are surprised after reading all the EK threads...

And don't think all the post about EK are bs.
Everything can and will be changed, and mostly not for the better.

Take off the pink glasses, and look at it how it is. Not what you hope it's gonna be.

You will be constantly tired... you won't see yr family enough, you will physically and mentally change.
First few years are not that bad, but after that the first thing you do after getting your roster is deciding which trip you might skip to survive another month.

If the package is as good as the company tries you to believe, why are pilots leaving en mass.
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But yr choice to join...

^^^ Succinct. And precisely on point.

Which is the best airlines for lifestyle then?
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You're in the wrong decade for lifestyle with an airline job.

Lifestyle is pretty good at U.S. airlines these days. :ok: With good work rules and ability to commute, it's a great part-time job in my opinion. Of course, some colleagues will inevitably take the time off and extra money and find a way to blow it on a mistress or failed restaurant.

Seconded. Can't speak for finance as much, but at least in the U.S. the majority of lawyers out there are having a tough time. Unlike aviation schools, law schools have been quite successful at expanding graduation numbers. Graduates have to look forward to an ever expanding pool of candidates competing for shrinking number of quality jobs. Basically while aviation is on the front end of global pilot shortage, the legal field is on the front end of major glut that will take decades to play out.

I don't agree with some of the tangents in this editorial and it is slightly dated, but the major premise is spot on.
https://nationalpost.com/opinion/con...ough-real-work
Whenever any talking head on T.V. proclaims there is shortage of some specialized tech or science workers, I have to bite my tongue to keep from screaming Bullschitt at the T.V. Only of shortage of those who will work uncompensated overtime or other lifestyle abuses. Many companies that have abdicated their community responsibilities turn to H1 B Visa's to side step the thorny issue of raising wages while maintaining cost cutting goals for managerial bonuses.

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Originally Posted by Dhanusha (Post 10218028)

Which is the best airlines for lifestyle then?

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Here you go.





​​​​​​​All true. They do exist.

Same as the US airlines. I've witnessed them hire only to furlough. Twice.

Hi all. Despite all the negativity and hate I am starting with EK in November. I have my own reasons to join and I cannot wait (Insert popcorn). As it is known now, there is no option to opt out of company provided accommodation (CPA) but one can request or send their preference of where to stay. I am a single male so an apartment is where I'll be headed no doubt. Can anyone assist with info and the names of the various buildings? I know of Maisan Towers, Grosvenor, Tecom, Manazel and Millennium

I have also been thinking about applying. People here showed me it is no heaven there. But I fly from my hometown and get paid 3500 us dollars monthly! That is 320 with average 80-90 hrs (summer 99 hrs), 40-50 legs! I have to save in dollars because currency lost 50 pct of its value during last 5 months.

I just came from early morning flight 2 legs 4hrs block total(finished at 1pm local) and I will fly again tonight 7hrs block 2 legs and layover starting at 2am local. I dont know can it be worse thn this? I have seen a 380 roster it looks way better than what I have been going through.

So I ve applied and we will see the results. I will share my experience.

Clumsypilot,

So in 3 days of joining Pprune you've gone from an initial post of asking if you should swap from the A320 and take the upgrade on the 737, to singing the virtue of an A380 roster, applying for EK, and sharing your experience. How interestingly convenient.......

I look forward to the next instalment from this new improved version of Costa Coffee Dwellers providing impartial advice to the unknowing on Pprune.

I had thought to join EK a few years ago, but well things din't work out. So at the moment for new comers they still only offer those Meydan South Villas as accommodation or they provide other places too? if they do then what are the other locations of the company accommodation?

Joining Emirates
 

I am a 38 year old American who has been flying Part 91 for a high net worth individual for 10 years now. With 6500 hours, most of it turbine/jet PIC, I am BORED with my job and am pondering coming to Emirates.

A few questions:

* How often can I plan on being in the USA?
* How much money can I realistically plan to save per year, living a modest lifestyle in Dubai?
* Do I stand a chance at seeing a Captain upgrade?
* Do I have any say on whether I go to the B777 or the A380?

Thank you!!

Hey there,

Is there anyone currently on the freighter contract that wouldn't mind a PM?

Cheers