uhhh... thanks for the heartfelt concern, i guess. haven't even come up with a plan for or against emirates, much less after- just asking questions to make sure i have all the info. as for whether it's better than my current situation or not, i'm sure you won't mind if i reserve that judgement for myself. i'm not sure why some here seem to be upset at the mere idea that some faceless pilot might even be considering this job, but for those who have provided real answers to my questions, a big thank you. since i don't have any personal contacts at ek, i'm learning a lot from those who are willing to take the time here.