No argument there Squid! If anything most guys and girls who left home have a greater appreciation for what a great country Canada is. I surely appreciate the simple things at home and I'm looking forward to enjoying them full time next year. I have no regrets coming out to Dubai as I'm sure the guy...

altiplano, You could also look at the higher paying 777 CA contracts for some balance.. Maybe commuting back to Canada is not what some people would do, I dont know of many Canadians flying in Canada who qualify for this contract and those that are qualified are probably happy with their current job...

Its going to be an interesting year in the ME. I have never heard this much military traffic in the area since 03-09, we counted 5 different "Python" call signs (tankers) going up the gulf on my last trip. UAE airspace was closed earlier this month for a security threat (NOTHING in any media). The U...

esp, are you in DXB?

If its an opportunity to get your foot in the door in the industry then take it. By all means as some people suggest take a flying position if one comes available but that is a big IF. I'm sure like most of us you need to earn income, so at the very least being on the ramp will achieve that. You wil...