Why was Abbie fired from her Flight Attendant Job

[@kocurusa]

Thank you Abbie for sharing this difficult story from your own personal life. You are an amazing and truly unique person! I wish you all the best :)

[@kellykelly6272]

Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your story. I was sent home from training for failing the tests. It was one of the most difficult days of my life, and I have received some harsh criticism. Like you, I picked myself up and use the situation as a learning tool and I plan to reapply in 75 more days. I have learned ways to memorize material and in the end it made me a better person. Your videos and advice is excellent. You have helped so many people to achieve their dream. Good work!

[@AbbieUngerTV]

I'm so happy to hear you're still in the fight and working toward your dream! Good luck! ✈✈

[@louenapulotu1089]

I got terminated last week as a flight attendant and i dont know if i will be able to get another chance to work at the airport again … im still in bed still heartbreaking and still cant get out coz of this. I applied to Delta and to some regionals and i still have not heard from them. My life is probably a mess now coz of the termination 💔😭 i feel comfort when i always watch your videos, Give me courage to keep trying 😔 Thank you For sharing your experiences and for giving me hope ❤️

[@17thUnicorn]

Please don't lose hope. Keep applying and emphasize why you really love the job and keep smiling:) Warm hugs and blessings 🙏🌻.

[@tashachere]

Awww 😢 keep your head up!

[@kylahjohnson1422]

I understand keep your head up

[@shareecain6759]

Wow

[@DaddysDollxo]

Apply at Contour Aviation

[@victoriarosebittorie2820]

Thank you Abbie for your story! Many flight attendants recommended for me to watch your KZbin channel. I click on for the first time and your story pops up. I feel that this is such a Godsend to be the first video I watch of you. Forever grateful, Victoria.

[@pam2132]

I start training next month for a mainline and I got there in part from what I have learned from you.Thank you✈️

[@AbbieUngerTV]

That's so exciting! What an exciting time for you! Have fun.

[@YounoHou]

I have loved your services, Abbie! And I think it's great you shared this story. It shows resilience and tenacity - exactly what flight attendants need to be made of! It is also encouraging for all those who hit bumps in the road. We all need to know mistakes happen, but you just keep on going! Thank you for sharing!

[@AbbieUngerTV]

You are so sweet to say this! i agree with you, although at the time I think I was in survival mode! haha

[@divakingsley9020]

You’re definitely in the proper career just from your ability to talk a lot…(I am glad that you gave us the basic answer immediately to us/your subscribers of why you got fired and then decided and were brave enough to explain in details…it is unfortunate that you called before 7pm (you said that you weren’t supposed to call before 7pm, so hopefully FAs will learn from your mistake of calling before 7pm,..the back way). At my airline we don’t have that type of system…when we see a trip and are still on reserve we are ALWAYS told that the trip is NOT our trip until Crew Scheduling gives us positive contact (through a Phone Call), but I am glad that you were able to become a Flight Attendant at another airline, also I am a Libra. YaY for Libras. I am giving this video a Thumbs UP for your bravery and determination. THANKS for posting.

[@TomWalton-tc1gg]

Good stuff, 9020. And you have observed some accurate things. From the perspective of the airlines, it is NOT a wise move to terminate a great employee over a situation like this. There are new hires (who slip through the cracks) that come on line and show terrible attitudes, make willfully bad decisions, or exhibit routinely bad behavior. Those new hires? You fire them. This one particular story does not really merit a termination. Perhaps a new union contract is in order! Hahahaha. Because no way that would have happened at my airline. And my comments are made from the perspective of the airline-not the flight attendant. Too much time and money invested to terminate an employee over a single occurrence. Trust me, there are plenty of bad apples. Fire them.

[@lajess7823]

Great story, great energy. God certainly has a way!

[@elihart66]

Thank you for sharing your story. Everything happens in God’s perfect timing ! ❤

[@rubicone6891]

You provide a great service Abbie. We all have experiences like this. No worries.

[@StephanieBowersKrueger]

Love your transparency! I was a Flight Attendant a long time ago - we had beepers on reserve! LOL Life was pretty simple back then ;) I am 52 now and trying to go back into it! Hopefully I'm not too old, I miss it so much!

[@AbbieUngerTV]

You're not too old! Good luck!✈️✈️✈️✈️

[@denisebee1431]

I'm doing the same thing. Worked for AA from 92-95..and after teaching 22?years in the classroom and raising 3 kids I'm so ready to go back.

[@fleurdavril1465]

​@@denisebee1431 Same here!Good luck...

[@fleurdavril1465]

Stephanie....Same age, same situation, did you get a job?

[@donnabaardsen5372]

No, you're not. I got it, first try, top tier mainline airline at 50.

[@rennesquitero332]

Wow so the company changed the entire airport you were scheduled to sign into without contacting you?! Especially being a new hire who is still leaning the ropes? That was 100% thier fault. Super unfair but I'm glad even though you fell hard you landed softly at your current airline.

[@ChariotManGaming85]

Oh wow.. This is an amazing Story.. I'm soo glad to learn about this.. I can see the Flight Industry is very, Very! Strict but for good reasons.. I had a lot of setbacks in my life. Working for the Private Security Industry for 12 years.. It's not easy.. Been through some of the worse working conditions ever!!.. I'm just now waiting on my online interview for Delta Airlines ✈️️ this came from another, KZbinr who I have watched over the years. Also said her company was highering.. So I took the opportunity.. If I get this position. This can change my life for the better and I can't wait.. I'm soo ready for this challenge in my life.

[@reaj5114]

Wow Abbie!!! I was literally crying hearing the ordeal you went through. I have always wanted to be a flight attendant since age 16, now am rather older but each day I live I feel like I have failed my self. Well first forward am a Ugandan leaving in South Africa,,, I’ve tried all ways to get into my dream job but on several times I’ve failed … so now I am planning on rather relocate back home and try my luck while there . It’s a very agonising story that I can’t go into details here. Thank you so much for this video.. I am not sure where to start in my country but I am hopeful 🤗

[@jhomen2003]

Indeed speaking with an advocate, Union Representative would have given you some guidence.. As a former Union President , I would council and on occasion represent a non member to demonstrate the value of the collective power to seek fair judgment. Thank you for sharing your story. Yes it give hope. Bravo

[@pedrobarrantes1177]

Agree on the guidance since Abbie was wothin the 6 months probation. One way is to escalate to senior management, even at Director level. This is part of efficiency. The scheduler failed to provide the right airport, not Abbie. The scheduler should be under investigation. It's a lost lost situation. 22:54

[@madisontracy9396]

I loved listening to you share your story! You have such a great attitude. Happy anniversary!

[@AbbieUngerTV]

Thank you so much! You're my first comment on this video and I'm so happy to read your kind words!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ranetharobinson-garley7118]

Thank you for being so transparent, and thank you to all who have chimed in. My daughter needed to hear this! She needed to know she was not on an island by herself from someone other than me.

[@TomWalton-tc1gg]

Wow Abbie, what a story. As a 30 year Southwest flight attendant, I could have much to say about this story. But the cliff notes version would go something like: I am surprised they terminated you for this. I wonder if they would do that today? I doubt it. Because even if I think of it from the airlines' perspective: Why would you invest so much time and money on an employee, only to shun them away for a reason that is not really a detriment to the desired process? A simple mistake. If an employee turned to have a bad attitude, or made a willingly bad mistake, etc, then, Ok. You let them go. But the money invested in people is not a trivial amount. A mishap like yours is not so uncommon, really. In my own experience, I can think of a time or two where I could have easily been fired. But for whatever reason, I guess the Lord wanted me to remain. Dumb luck. And I guess He wanted you to meet Mr Unger. I think you should keep up the good work.

[@HA-gx2dg]

Wow! As a veteran flight attendant let me tell you! 20 years and its always the crew fault! Ok we may have responsibilities but what about the office people who screw up???

[@tawanatremele]

Hello Abbie! Thank you so much for sharing your experience through a tough time of being let go and having hope to get back in the air! My situation is exactly the same while on probation, and I’ve been looking for the best advice on going to my F2F with a new airlines to know the correct way to redeem myself to get the opportunity again. If you have any advice on how to properly tell the new airline what happened with my old airline I would gratefully appreciate it. I’ve been working so hard to prepare and I just need help on knowing how to get my destiny back! I have been following your videos on youtube and your page on Facebook and your advice is so amazing! Thank you, and I hope you get a chance to see this message and respond to me. Blessings on you and your family, and I hope to hear from you soon!

[@shay9085]

Such good advice for new hire FAs in this video. Always keep checking your board/schedule. Don't hesitate to call the Union ~ they know stuff new hires and even Senior Mama FAs don't! Always keep your wings ~ you earned them! Thanks so much Abbie for sharing experiences ❤.

[@ssyturk72]

Thank you so much for sharing your story Abbie. After following for years I had no clue nor would I’ve ever imagined you went through something I bet was so difficult. As someone mentioned already, it shows resilience so thank you for showing us how it’s possible to come out of devastating moments like that (it is when we love the industry and the position), I’ve had my share of mishaps myself while trying to enter the FA world and really appreciate your story. Encouraging to know we are not alone

[@AbbieUngerTV]

Thank you for this comment! I'm so happy you found it encouraging.

[@AB-hx9hs]

Thanks for sharing. Few questions if I may: Don't they give you 3 mistakes/chances when you're on probation? 2- When you are fired, can you re-apply for the same airline? 3- Did you put your United work experience on your resume (since you were fired) or did you leave it out of your resume? Would appreciate the help. Thanks.

[@Dominicano809]

Typically, when on probation with any airline, the number of chances given depend on the severity of the occurrence and taking into account their overall performance. When you are fired, one can re-apply, however, you are not re-hireable so the system will reject your application

[@AB-hx9hs]

@@Dominicano809 Why are you not re-hireable ? People make mistakes and change and improve so why not be given a 2nd chance? And is that legal to mark someone un-hireable ? Thanks.

[@Dominicano809]

@@AB-hx9hs Totally agree and I could not say for certain why that is the way it is, but seems to be the general policy. It is legal to mark someone not rehireable, what is not legal is for that company to share such details as to why.

[@rebeccagent]

What was it like trying going through the application and interview process after being terminate? What was your response when you were confronted about your termination from other airlines?

[@pedrobarrantes1177]

Thank you Abbie! great story, and great courage to bring this story. 28:52

[@claudiabonillalugo1966]

This was not fair to you, this make me Nervous about the job. We are Humans we all make mistakes! You did so much to make it happen and still got fired? Like so despicable. 😭

[@jesicadelfin1099]

I know it’s very very scary!

[@altesseroyale4383]

Sounds like my case no same year there. Mine was in 2008.But I never went to training because before the date I was supposed to go San Francisco for medical check, I received a letter from United airlines stating that the flight attendant training in Chicago for my class and all classes were canceled indefinitely because of the economic situation of the country and high fuel prices. Thousands of flight attendants were let go too! It was when George W. Bush invaded Iraq. I always blamed that opportunity on George Bush. I tried so many times to be selected and failed! And once I finally successfully aced an face to face interview and hired to go to training everything went south! I have never been disappointed in my life, I remember when I finished reading the letter I felt the earth giving away 💔 😔 😢! And the irony of destiny is whenever I travel passengers and crew members think I am a flight attendant. I traveled a lot for vacation or visiting family as a result of my desire to a flight attendant! One time going to Paris with Delta I happened to wear same color shirt than the crew of that ✈️ flight on B 767. I was going to the bathroom when a lady said to me sir can I have a bottle of water for my child. I said sure and went to the kitchen and to the flight attendant. The flight attendant grabbed a bottle of water and headed to the seat number I told her, I was following behind her since I was going to the bathroom, when we reached the lady she realized that I was not part of the crew and she apologized and said: "I thought you were a flight attendant". We all laughed and I the flight attendant said: do you know when you were boarding the plane we searched you on PNR(passenger name records) because the entire crew fought you were a flight attendant.

[@nlee4869]

Thank you so much for your sharing Abbie, I’ve been flying for few years and I based in Hong Kong. As you know the situation here is very devastating… after watching your video remind me the beginning of my flying life and how I passed endless rounds of interview to get the job but most important is the passion about this industry. Please take care and look forward to your next video

[@rob2326]

amazing story. I went through the same process. Elk grove!! The dorms were so old. small world -2006

[@AbbieUngerTV]

No way! Which class were you in? I don't remember my number, but I started May 1.

[@rob2326]

@@AbbieUngerTV hi Abbie. I can’t remember either. My first interview was in Chicago similar to your experience in Washington. I waited at least 4 hours. Then flew back, did the group interview and the one on one. That facility was so 70’s looking. I used to walk with some classmates to a bar/restaurant down the road. I wish I could remember the name of it.

[@flyguy212]

This is why you check your schedule non stop no matter how long you have been there if you are on reserve! Scheduling will always be correct if it impacts the operation!

[@XjtBA]

Thank you for sharing your story. How long did you fly for Continental, and did you quit to become an Instructor?

[@AbbieUngerTV]

I was there about 2 years. I stopped flying for them shortly after I got married (which is a whole other story. But I missed it soooo much and went back to fling in 2009 with PSA. Once I have been there about a year, I was able to apply and get hired as an instructor and check flight attendant. ❤️

[@justinlu5479]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I am shock that they treated new hires like that. This airline lost my respect. A communication break down is the result as both parties.

[@jesicadelfin1099]

Dear Abbie! I gave you a thumbs up like I always do in all of your KZbin videos! I love them and I thank you for sharing your story with us! I will continue to follow you!

[@amberjeffery3997]

I was fired from my first fa position back in 2016. I went into severe depression because I worked so hard for the position just to be fired a few months later due to miscommunication. I just applied for another airline and I am looking forward to getting back into the travel industry. Do you have any tips on getting back into flight attending after being fired from a previous airline?

[@elizart3610]

Did you find anything?

[@mooncharms123]

question: (and sorry if you mentioned this or not and I missed it) but, when you were interviewed with Continental, did you mention to them about why you were terminated with United?

[@Bianca-yt7pd]

Wish she would respond to your question.

[@17thUnicorn]

Thank you for sharing your story! You're an inspiration to others! Good job 👍!

[@HandOverFist17]

This is good to know. Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I really appreciate it.

[@PthaloGreen2]

Bless your heart. That sucks! On the other hand, at least they positive spaced you home....

[@pamelahupp6065]

Thanks for your story! How do you overcome termination to later be a successful FA with a different airline? I am sure the question came up interviews. How did you answer them?

[@DREAMALITY22]

Amen! Thank you Abbie for sharing your story! 🌤

[@ascotberks2018]

Miscommunication between a FA and a crew scheduler. On a day off, UA is hiring, passport, cs experience, willing to relocate, asked to interview in person in IAD. Washington Dulles in Washington DC. Invited to i go to Chicago, so far so good. Got the job, great for you. Yes your life will change. 8 week training in Chicago. Sent to Dcasw/IAD/BWI. Ready RSV at home, CLLR on call with trips (better than ready) But you don’t have a trip until it is given to you at 7 pm. Being early check in at BWI. Left for airport at 330 am. Printed schedule it was wrong. Trip starts in IAD not BWI. So late for third trip. Missed trip. You had no union support from union while on probation, but you should have asked for union assistance. Except that United does not release a probationary flight attendant on a single incident. The only exception is for illegal activity on the job, fighting, sexual harassment, stealing, etc. They did not do this anytime since I’ve worked for them which started in 1990. Same division. Starts with a letter caller an interim warning. What else happened? Something else is missing from this story. Are you back at United after the merger?

[@lorettawadebarnes7213]

Thank you for being so real !

[@goodsamwise]

Is the culture at United still like this? I'm realizing I'm very lucky at SWA based on stories like this....

[@jesicadelfin1099]

Hi! I’m thinking about applying to be a flight attendant. I’ve never done this before. I’m just curious about the pay. Would you please tell me how all of this is? I have a job now that I will have to leave it, in order to attend training (if they choose me for it) and I’m worried about my finances leaving my job, to go to free training. I know they don’t pay for the 4 weeks training and once hired, they pay by the hour. I want to make I’ll be able to make a living. Thank you!

[@brandonjackson6696]

I’ve heard the culture at Southwest is racist AF. Is it true?

[@vanessaanderson4109]

Thank you for sharing.💕

[@beccalynn1970]

As a possible new FA, is it worth going into the industry at this time??

[@charlenehamilton1984]

So if I understand this correctly, you were fired because of some miscommunication that occurred on their end? I can't figure out how such a discrepancy in departure location can occur. This is very scary and discouraging to hear 😢

[@Skilough]

Thanks so much

[@meetleonora9365]

You are a very encouraging woman

[@adriamiller4040]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@barbarasjelin9925]

I heard about you. I felt terrible for you. You need always to check at 7pm again. You had the last laugh on them. Cal is the boss now. They were disgusting to new hires I retired in September. Glad to be gone.

[@nyaG50]

Wow, thanks for sharing your story, how long you worked for continental? Why you no longer a FA?

[@INDIANPRINCESSFA]

Love your channel

[@AbbieUngerTV]

Thank you for the love! It means a lot.

[@calabarmarket4905]

You are so positive

[@lindaaustin2635]

you are awesome ..We love you

[@mallorygraf8574]

Wow...late to this post but I cannot believe they fired you! What happened doesn't seem like a "fireable" offense other than calling the "backway". Even then, it shouldn't be fireable offense for newbie!

[@MSLOZANO85]

🥺🥺🥺

[@janetperkins9382]

To much dialogue… get to the point!!!!

[@signed_yourfreegracesis]

don’t watch then, simple

[@mandaark17]

Thank you for being yourself

[@paper.cakes.8085]

I have rewatched your video and I don’t understand why you were fired? Could you say, in a sentence, why? Or is this video to show that there is no reason?? I’m confused.

[@canyonoverlook9937]

She missed the flight she was assigned to. She called in before 7 and they changed her flight but she didn't know because she called in early.

[@gagecarlsen3872]

Did you listen? Lol she missed her trip that she was scheduled to work.

[@onomana]

I work at ual also. The crew desk has to call u wen dey reassign u.. did dey not call u? If dey did not call u its on ual.. or u did not check your ID. Which airport u were supposed to check in at

[@gagecarlsen3872]

Not if it’s before 7. (7:30 now)

[@rakimalston3074]

Damn! United got down like that back then?…

[@cassibabii143]

Aww you’re a libra 🤗

[@hotel4you664]

this airline descrimantion base on race

[@gagecarlsen3872]

How so??

[@hotel4you664]

@@gagecarlsen3872 one of my class mate was talking to other classmate and she said that she does not feel about me to be flight attendant because i am from middle east then she said that she does not want to see 11 sep again i told what happen to human resource and training manager instead they take reaction against her they kick me from the training UA is a shame airlines

[@CrookedNewYorker]

If you're not diverse, LGBT, black, old white lady, fat black woman your not getting in and if you do they'll look for every reason to get you fired as quickly as possible.

[@INDIANPRINCESSFA]

Are you related to Jason Unger?

[@AbbieUngerTV]

I'm married to Jason Unger the ramper/csa but we are not related to Jason Unger the flight attendant 😄 which Jason are you asking about?

[@INDIANPRINCESSFA]

Yes the flight attendant known him for years I don’t think I know your husband. I known the flight attendant so Continental days at hallmark house in Newark

[@INDIANPRINCESSFA]

It was your name he is from I want to say from one of Carolinas.

[@INDIANPRINCESSFA]

Aviation is brutal I have 24 years in the industry

[@jesicadelfin1099]

@@INDIANPRINCESSFA Hi Priscilla! I’d like to apply to be a flight attendant. Are you a flight attendant too? I’m just curious to know about the pay. I hear they pay by the hour, so what is the average monthly pay check. I have a job now, monthly salary. I will have to leave my job to apply for this job but I read they don’t pay for training which is one whole month. Any advice or thoughts would be very much appreciate it. Thank you!

[@17thUnicorn]

I thought they're supposed to notify you of any changes... asap.....

[@gagecarlsen3872]

Not if it’s before 7pm.

[@andreagraham296]

What a horrible company!

[@christopherhennessey8991]

Couldn’t you grieve their screw up?

[@alexandrinacoffiel7737]

👍🏼

[@AbbieUngerTV]

Thank you so much for the thumbs up!

[@mikehurn3229]

Wow toxic

[@DaddysDollxo]

Awww this is so painful to hear 😢