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I've written before about how taking a job as a flight attendant was a 6-figure pay cut for me. This was 100% worth it, because I went from being stressed almost all the time, to rarely ever being stressed. It's hard to be happy when you're stressed, so this career change was a huge boost... Continue Reading →
About two weeks ago, I hit my one year anniversary as a flight attendant! Let's talk about it. Can you imagine wanting to go to work? I know! That's a crazy thought, isn't it? In all seriousness, I hope that many people do look forward to going to work. Towards the end of my career... Continue Reading →
The title says it all. In my opinion, being a flight attendant is absolutely the best job in the world. It is super easy and super fun most of the time. Buuuuuut...it's not a great way to make money, thus making it the best job in the world only if you don't need a job.... Continue Reading →
When I was 16 I decided that I wanted to spend my life helping teens navigate this difficult world. When I was 20 I decided that the way to help teens would be to become a psychologist or a therapist. When I was 24 I decided to start graduate school in Clinical Psychology. At age... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I completed what is called an "Operating Experience" with my airline. An Operating Experience is when you get on the plane and pretend to be a flight attendant, but there are real flight attendants there telling you what to do and when. That last part...the "what to do and when" part is the terrifying... Continue Reading →
It's almost here! I'm *almost* a flight attendant. I attended 4 weeks of class for 9 hours a day. The experience can best be described as grueling. I've always done well in a classroom environment, so I didn't think I would struggle. But...I've never been in a classroom like this before! I'm a critical thinker,... Continue Reading →
When people think of flight attendants, they usually think about them passing out snacks and Vanna-White-ing seatbelt use. I understand why people are surprised that I'm in class 9 hours a day 6 days a week for 4+ weeks to become a flight attendant. What could be so complicated about pouring soda and pointing to... Continue Reading →
Ever since I began telling people that I'm leaving my career to become a flight attendant, people have been asking me, "Do flight attendants get paid well?" The answer? Nope...though it gets better. The aviation world is incredibly seniority-based. If you put in a time with a company, the benefits and pay get better, but... Continue Reading →
When I work with teens who are around 18-years-old, they're often stuck as they think about the future. They're not sure what to do. They don't want to pick the wrong college, the wrong major, or the wrong job. They seem to believe that there is some perfect right choice that will give them the... Continue Reading →
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