Many of us stuck in the right seat at regionals for the last 4-5 years and still looking at a 3+ year upgrade are looking at Emirates (provided 30T plus time is in the logbook). Would someone who has been at Emirates for 1+ years, tell the real story of what it is like adjusting to Dubai, living under Islam law, and the working conditions at Emirates.

Most of the folks I know thinking about going over are single so if you could also provide a dating/single life environment that would be very helpful as well. Also, I have read on a couple of sites that they rarely if ever consider guys under 30 - true or not true?

The blogs are pretty good on what happens up through training, but after that it pretty much dies. Any assistance would be appreciated. This is a HUGE step for those of us considering it. Please be truthful and comment on both the positive and the negative.