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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 →
One thing that is a bit unique about being a flight attendant is that (for the most part) we're all basically interchangeable. The company doesn't care WHICH flight attendant works a flight, as long as a qualified flight attendant is there to do the job. What this means is that when a flight attendant receives... Continue Reading →
Okay. When I was switching airlines, I was very very careful to say that my motivation for switching was the international flight BENEFITS. NOT the international flying. Why? I had no idea if I'd like working long international trips at all! I've always said that my favorite layovers are "any that are over 20 hours."... Continue Reading →
I know it's August and all, but today is picketing day for my union, so I think it's a good day to discuss what happened for me on Christmas to demonstrate the unfair labor practices of the airline industry in the US. I don't know if you all remember, but basically the Pacific Northwest completely... Continue Reading →
I've explained before that my family and I can fly for free on my airline for domestic flights, and for just taxes on international flights with my airline. My family and I can also fly for discounted prices on most major airlines. As a flight attendant, I have an additional bonus (known as a cabin... 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 →
September was a weird month on reserve. My airline increased the number of flight attendants on reserve, which resulted in a lot of us working very little. As I reviewed here, being "on reserve" means being on-call for the airline. 18 days a month they can call me and make me work. They will pay... Continue Reading →
One of the best things about being a flight attendant is being able to fly for free on my days off! It's super cool! I finished training at the beginning of May, and so far, we've taken so many free flights that I quite honestly can't count them. We've flown somewhere for fun at least... Continue Reading →
Another post about the bizarre world of being a flight attendant... Right now I am on "reserve" for my airline. What that means is that I'm on-call. I never know where I'll be flying until the day before the trip...if I'm lucky. I could know just 2 hours before I need to be at the... Continue Reading →
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