Emirates and Dubai

[hydrarkt]

How is the lifestyle for a single guy, 40s in Dubai? Would anyone there leave Netjets for Emirates?

 

[johnsonrod]

How is the lifestyle for a single guy, 40s in Dubai? Would anyone there leave Netjets for Emirates?

If you are single and you want to "date" super-hot Russian or Philipino women, then you should consider going to EK. If you really want to fly an A380 one day, you should go to EK for a decent chance. If you like the sun and don't mind 120F heat for months on end, Dubai should be a consideration.

Would I leave Netjets for EK? Not a chance. But then again, I have a family and I personally don't want to work for a company that can change its policies/rules on a whim without any recourse from crew members. Thank you, no. However, Dubai would certainly be a great place to visit on my list... Don't get me wrong, I have looked at EK myself and I would still consider it if conditions were a little different (and crew basing was similiar to Cathay Pacific's - a few US crew bases), but I don't have a secure job at Netjets to fall back on. I'd gladly give up my regional job for something better (Netjets would be a top pick).

Have you considered flying for NJME out of Saudi? Could you get a temporary transfer? Maybe the new Indian operation would allow you to check out Dubai more if you could swing that.

Good luck.

 

[fareview]

Rule #1. Dont take advice from someone who does not work for EK and has never been to Dubai.

Plenty of dating options here. The co. is good and the flying is fun.

would I leave NJ - have'nt worked that gig - but this is a good one.

good luck

fv

 

[colejer]

Emirates vs Southwest

I work at EK. I have a job at Southwest and have defered class until later this year. I'm single 33 and having a blast. Will I go to Southwest? Honestly not sure, both are great. Im honestly leaning towards staying at Emirates, but I change my mind every other month. Emirates has stopped recruiting for the year so it will be a while if you have not interviewed yet.. Best of luck

 

[On Your Six]

Go check out Dubai for yourself. I've been there many times and I have been impressed. I can see how it wouldn't be for everyone, but as a single person, you have fewer familial hurldes to jump. Netjets is a hot job nowadays, so weigh the pros/cons before making a decision.

Of course, I hear passing an interview there can be pretty tough - so, don't count your eggs before they hatch.

 

[zami]

How is the lifestyle for a single guy, 40s in Dubai? Would anyone there leave Netjets for Emirates?

I am in a similar situation but the opposite. I have been offered a class date with Emirates and another international carrier out of Asia. Unfortunately for me, i am hoping that XO jet calls before my class date. I also just finished a Southwest interview and was really impressed with Southwest and their operation. After all this, i am still hoping for the call with XO.

I have nothing but good things to say about Emirates and their operation. The people there were great and made the interview process very enjoyable. I strongly believe that emirates has a great future and a very sound business plan. I found Dubai to be very modern and a city that is very vibrant and advanced.

Call me crazy but i am still hoping for that phone call with XO. It just suits my lifestyle and personality better.

Good luck to you and hopefully we all make the right decisions.

zami

 

[iluvetops]

I work at EK. I have a job at Southwest and have defered class until later this year. I'm single 33 and having a blast. Will I go to Southwest? Honestly not sure, both are great. Im honestly leaning towards staying at Emirates, but I change my mind every other month. Emirates has stopped recruiting for the year so it will be a while if you have not interviewed yet.. Best of luck

Hi Jeremy,

I still have not received those dates for a fotball game! haha, I've told you last time we flew to CGK that once you have tasted the layovers here in EK, I dont think you would want a layover in Tuscon or Kansas City!!!!

 

[johnsonrod]

Hi Jeremy,

I still have not received those dates for a fotball game! haha, I've told you last time we flew to CGK that once you have tasted the layovers here in EK, I dont think you would want a layover in Tuscon or Kansas City!!!!

Hey iluvetops,

Speaking of EK layovers, which would you rank as the top 3 and the worst 3 current layovers at EK and why? Inquiring minds want to know! You can't get much worse than Kansas City (although the BBQ is quite good).

 

[bmpilot2003]

How is the lifestyle for a single guy, 40s in Dubai? Would anyone there leave Netjets for Emirates?

I interviewed at both. Got turned down by both. I can tell you from my experiences at both interviews DO NOT LEAVE NETJETS FOR EMIRATES!

 

[Citjok]

I would never work for anybody that tells me that I can't leave on my days off. What I do on my days off is my damn business. I don't care how nice the big metal looks. But that's just me.

 

[Father Jack]

I would never work for anybody that tells me that I can't leave on my days off. What I do on my days off is my damn business. I don't care how nice the big metal looks. But that's just me.

Where did you hear that?

 

[typhoonpilot]

Hey iluvetops,

Speaking of EK layovers, which would you rank as the top 3 and the worst 3 current layovers at EK and why? Inquiring minds want to know! You can't get much worse than Kansas City (although the BBQ is quite good).

The worst two are easy, Lagos and Dhaka. Haven't done a Calcutta, but that would probably be third.

The top 3 are more difficult as it would depend a lot on what you like to do on a layover. In the summer Europe layovers in Munich, Nice, Dusseldorf, Paris, Moscow, etc. are quite good. Fall and Spring is a great time for Athens and Rome. Vienna, Milan, Venice, and Zurich get honorable mention, but we don't get to see them that often on the B777.

Asian layovers are good as well. Bangkok, Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Osaka would certainly be up on the list.

Australian layovers are great fun, but it's a long way to go. We used to do 7 days in Melbourne and that was quite good. Now we have 4 in Brisbane. Mauritius is up to 36 hours now and that should be good. Capetown is good, but a little short on time. Perth is excellent, but also short on time.

My two cents,



Typhoonpilot

 

[Fearless Leader]

ccu

"Haven't done a Calcutta, but that would probably be third."

Wrong on that choice TP!

CCU hotel is actually a 5 star resort with spa and beautiful pool. Also quite a nice business lounge upstairs as well.
Lots of restaurants and clubs to play at too

Not at all what I expected when I got that trip.
Will do it again, as it's the only India layover we have.

 

[Father Jack]

Dhaka: Nasty city and ATC will try to kill you. But the hotel is very nice, with good beer and a GREAT pizza place. Not a bad lay-over at all, IMO.

 

[typhoonpilot]

Okay, I stand corrected.

TP

 

[Regional4life]

Don't forget about Jakarta. Lots of beer, plenty of time to sit by the pool, golf, volcanoes, and tea plantations. Really nice hotel. IMHO

 

[fareview]

I would never work for anybody that tells me that I can't leave on my days off. What I do on my days off is my damn business. I don't care how nice the big metal looks. But that's just me.

Did'nt think NetJets were like that..pity

fv

 

[Sunnfun]

I would never work for anybody that tells me that I can't leave on my days off. What I do on my days off is my damn business. I don't care how nice the big metal looks. But that's just me.

You actually base important career decisions on hearsay?