PROS and CONS of being a Flight Attendant

[@khylaacosta220]

She sounds like Trina Vega

[@candysweet8199]

FR

[@famouseperson123]

Khyla Acosta lmaooo she really does

[@BillAnt]

Right, but what we really wanna know "Did you do it with the pilot in the mile high club?" ha-ha

[@josefmprable]

*CHI-CA-GOOO!!!*

[@sawlawehwahwahpoehtoo4624]

@@josefmprable haha

[@adinal1958]

I know you listed training as a con, but I'm feeling very reassured by the amount of training flight attendants go through. Not that I ever thought they weren't well-trained to handle emergencies and stuff, but having it confirmed makes me feel better.

[@kbs1212]

Adina Lesperance A crash has an incredibly low survival rate, so the training is simply to make you and the crew ‘feel’ safe enough to fly. If people knew the truth, people would be too scared to fly and airlines would lose revenue. The emergency procedures for preparing for a crash are just to give everyone something to do instead of waiting to die. Also, very few crew members will actually attempt to save your life in an emergency. I used to be one, and my ex-colleagues would say that all the time. I even admit it myself, because there’s not much that can truly be done anyway.

[@beaublackburn8526]

@@kbs1212 the pilots are the ones trying to keep you safe during a crash so the flight attendants training really doesn’t matter there. Also the safest way to travel by far is by plane

[@BeccaIrene]

@@beaublackburn8526 (10 months later) Actually, the pilots need to focus flying the plane so the flight attendants are the ones helping everyone in the cabin get in the correct landing positions, safety vests, and helping direct people away from exits that might have a fire outside or blocked by water. The flight attendants also know how to properly inflate the life rafts and slides needed to get out of the plane... The pilots must stay locked in the cockpits and exit out the cockpit windows while the flight attendants get everyone out of the plane safely.

[@anonymouscausewhynot]

Personally, I’d rather go through two months of training than 4 years of college.

[@anafontes1520]

Hi Becca, I’ve been a flight attendant for a little over 20 years now and for the most part you hit the nail on the head in your description of a flight attendants job and it’s benefits however I do have to correct you on a couple of things. The pay, although it is true that in your first few years the pay is below the cost of living worthy, the longer you stay the more you make. When I started back in 2000 I was making roughly $18-20K per year. After 5 years it went up a considerable amount and every year after a little more until you reach a full pay cap (in my company it’s the 13 year mark) making around $65k a year more or less (I have colleagues making 6 figures) depending on how many hours you choose to fly (with each new contract that amount goes up). That brings me to another correction. The more you fly the more control you have on where and when you fly. You get to control your schedule and have consistency in your life. Seniority is everything in the aviation works. Earn it and you’ll have control of it. Glad to know you enjoyed it for the most part. Not easy being new and in reserve but if you stick it through for a few years it’s life changing. Good luck on your future adventures.

[@fatoujane]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I am wishing and praying to be a FA just like you

[@goncalosilva158]

Olá Ana, espero que não te importes, mas poderias me dizer o nome da companhia em que trabalhas? Tenho 17 anos e ando a ver se entro no mundo da aviação também, já que os meus pais sempre lá trabalharam, e eu sempre fui fascinado por isto.

[@Elizabeth-uj8vn]

Thank you so much for the information. Gives me hope I can do this 🙏🏼❤️

[@BeccaIrene]

Thanks for this!! I think I mentioned in the video that unless you are wanting to be an FA as a lifelong career (which I didn't) then the pay is pretty bad. For those who want to stay in the industry despite growing a family and kids, then more power to them! I knew I only wanted to be an FA for a couple years, which is what I think most people aim to do when being an FA for a season and not as a career. I'm glad you are enjoying it and that you've got the seniority to work with - that's awesome! xo

[@smileyyyyy1249]

@@BeccaIrene Hey, if you don’t mind me asking what company did you work for?

[@brianhall23]

Sounds like the job just was not for you. My wife is an FA. She absolutely loves her job! She works for a great company and does get paid very well. Training was 8 weeks, but it is absolutely necessary to assure the safety of the passengers. She gets her schedule a month in advance and her "on call" days are scheduled in a block. She can trade flights with other FA's and pick up flights someone else does not want. She is gone most of the time but our kids are big so it is not an issue. If someone has small kids it would be tough for the spouse at home. You are correct that the dress code needs to be adhered too but I understand why. In the end it is a personal choice.

[@shalomeeee123]

Brian Hall hi If you don’t mind me asking a couple questions (been thinking about becoming a flight attendant :)) how long has she been a flight attendant? Which state is she based in? Is she a reserve flight attendant?

[@zabssoutherngirl2019]

What company/airlines does she work for?

[@MultiViejitas]

Sounds like she is a senior FA

[@hehasmyheart4lifable]

Regardless I researched it just like some of the other videos I saw. They tell you from experience pay is crap. They pay for airfare sure. But u only get two chances. Ans I struggled in school so if I pass interview ansnmake ir to training and I screw up on a test I'm stuck I have no money to get back because they wonr help you out!

[@ghazalakhan5262]

Would you please share the company she works for?

[@kaitwarden8481]

I'm actually am thinking about becoming a FA. And your video helped me want it more!

[@BeccaIrene]

Awesome!! You will enjoy it 😊

[@MrAmon127]

@@BeccaIrene Thank You for giving us the good, the bad, and the ugly. I got some things to think about.

[@BillDerBerg]

20 years ago I was trained as a flight attendant also was set to be an Air Traffic Controller but by the time I was finished ATC training I was too old to be hired on contract (was past 31 years old). I also didn't get hired as an FA because I'm not a gay man... but I ended up becoming an administrative assistant at KLAX American Airlines terminal 4 that died once 911 happened

[@BillDerBerg]

Lemme guess you're not hetero

[@QuintonHewitt]

Same

[@addictaedtokookie1622]

PROS: 1. get paid to travel (airlines pay for a portion of your food and hotel, on work trips) 2. the spontaneous lifestyle (exciting to go to a new place or meet new people) 3. special treatments by airport (domestic flights let you pack things passengers don't like shampoos and food. cut lines, no queues. dicounts on items) 4. the uniform (gives a sense of pride, feeling of importance, priority access) 5. cemrederie with other flight attendants. bond between airline crew members, meeting new people. CONS: 1. low salary + airlines don't pay for trips other than work trips or if you're allocated another base 2. the spontaneous lifestyle (stressful, unpredictable and can be inconvenient. eg. standby duty which makes you unavailable for many events like weddings or meet ups with friends because you don't know your schedule ) 3. a month to two months training. strict rules like uniform, makeup, certain high heels or certain length of skirt, many tests and drills. becca's airline did not allow trainees to fail 2 times or more (under 90%). training or dress code is paid by air stewardess. 4. the uniform (expensive, get in trouble for not wearing makeup, skirt length too short, hair is not neat, look professional ) 5. being away from family and friends

[@astridediva]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@viktoriyaoneil2006]

Those cons are terrible! Sound like a slave with no personal life to me.

[@lesegotladi8162]

I'm 16 and I didn't know what to do when I grow up, and one day I just woke up idk what came to my mind and I was like I want to be a flight attendant. I'm quite scared after watching this video because of the cons but I think they are worth it. I really really do appreciate it and thank you so much for the information I really needed it. And I feel like I should go for it. Please make a video of how training is like. Thank you in advance!

[@h.k.2413]

Omg same here! I just woke up and had this strange feeling that I was meant to be a FA... And the Cons don't look too bad to me, after thinking about it... It seems the perfect job!

[@EllaRosel]

Wow this was exactly me like yesterday, even down to the being 16 part lol

[@janelevesque-m5431]

Same!! N im 16 too! Been thinking abt this the whole year tho

[@marinashabo8289]

@@janelevesque-m5431 LMFAO we're all in the same boat

[@UnknownUnknown-bq2fv]

Lmaoo im 16 too 😂😂

[@elliediya]

All ur cons were actually pros for me I don’t attach to anybody so i can easily go anywhere cuz nobody needs me to hang out or bdays My family do not meet up or celebrate bdays Or studying and etc i love

[@cosmicathesongstress7466]

So this could be just right for you! :D

[@ratedizar]

Elliediya I want to hang out with you on your birthday 🎂 & I need you to hang out with me on my birthday 🎁

[@BillDerBerg]

Coronavirus has entered the chat

[@vvip2339]

same

[@spicyshizz2850]

So are u a flight attendant now?

[@katysmith5750]

Very refreshing to hear a REALISTIC view of what it’s like to be a new-hire FA! It only gets better & better the more seniority you get. Start young & stick with it!

[@AuroraXA]

My brother is a pilot. I have so much respect for them and flight attendants. I just don't think I could ever live that lifestyle. I prefer to have a set schedule and to have the ability to take time off when I want etc.

[@shiromaniw3527]

You can’t take time off as a flight attendant? Pretty sure you can.

[@AuroraXA]

@@shiromaniw3527 you can but it has to be scheduled and far in advance usually.

[@anafontes1520]

Hi Aurora, it’s true when you begin a career as a flight attendant or pilot you are on a reserve status with little to no control over your schedule. However, the more years you put in the more seniority you accumulate the more control your schedule and your life you’ll have. I’m 20 years in and pick my schedule the month prior I begin the following months schedule so I can plan my appointments, outings, my vacations, etc. In this industry it’s all about seniority and if you stick it through the first tough few years the rewards just keep getting better

[@anafontes1520]

ShiroMani Ŵ yes you can. Read my comments above. I’m 20 years as a flight attendant and I pick my own schedule every month

[@dreamingbig98]

@@anafontes1520 how many years did you put in before you were able to pick your own schedule ? Hopefully not 20

[@jellycoolreader9796]

For some reason I still want to be a flight attendant

[@ilovecookies8013]

Me too

[@melanatedbby6245]

@@ilovecookies8013 same here lol

[@ilovecookies8013]

@@melanatedbby6245 lol

[@italislife7461]

Same

[@fernandadealencar1158]

Try Emirates, seems to pay better and having more benefits. And it’s in Dubai, since you’re on it to travel, why not?

[@gxnja_bxby8010]

my mother was a flight attendant at one point and she highly suggested it for me and now i really want to become one now and i don’t mind the life style and i feel like i would enjoy it very much

[@Puertorican-pc5ep]

I just wanna go through it so I can say I was a flight attendant

[@shiromaniw3527]

Then you shouldn’t do it, you have to be the right size lipstick, style, I love being a FA but it’s hard work

[@nevaehkelso3809]

ShiroMani Ŵ size? So you have to be thin?

[@shiromaniw3527]

@@nevaehkelso3809 No, you just have to be able to walk threw the ilses :) (at least on some planes)

[@nevaehkelso3809]

ShiroMani Ŵ thank u

[@briannaprincess05]

@@nevaehkelso3809 you also have to be really healthy because you’re going up in the air a lot so lots of water and very fit

[@Mayyccaa]

So you work for nasa now?

[@Paris-jn8kh]

XD

[@shiromaniw3527]

Paris Lycan How was this funny?

[@Paris-jn8kh]

@@shiromaniw3527 just how i read it in my head

[@shiromaniw3527]

@@Paris-jn8kh Ok.

[@Mayyccaa]

@@shiromaniw3527 nobody owes you anything so who cares if they thought it was funny!! lmao you comment police over here lmao

[@Aurorak-i6l]

The cons are the perfect example of why being a flight attendant isn’t ideal for me. It also feels like when traveling for fun, it’s more like “been there, done that.”

[@Operez94]

Damn I seriously was thinking about being a flight attendant but now idk man. Sounds terrible now

[@genten777]

Operez: It used to be a fantastic job way back in the 60s and 70s .......being a flight attendant back then was some thing special....they hired high quality individuals back then and therefore treated them well as well ie giving them longer lay overs in destinations and also the $$$ was way better too. All of that has changed, the airlines know that there are millions of pretty boys and girls who want this job and so the flight attendants are replaceable easily. Airlines now are in it to make big bucks and so that means longer work hours and less pay. It still is special to be a flight attendant because the demand for it is so high. There could be ten job openings but a 10000 people apply for them!!

[@ash-gw7es]

Yeah but remember that this is the opinion of ONE person. I know lots of people that absolutely love the job. YOU should be the one to judge whether you want to do it or not. You should watch some positive stories as well as negative ones!

[@kbs1212]

Operez94 I flew for 2 years for a North American carrier. Hated it. If you like being paid pennies to feel crushing anxiety, loneliness, frustration, thanklessness and constant humiliation, do it. If you respect yourself enough, don’t do it. Most of my colleagues had to have second jobs to survive.

[@Poptartsthatareplain101]

vissey sounds like Any other ordinary job

[@BillDerBerg]

@@genten777 did you wear go go boots?🤩

[@lisawitte5331]

My daughter is an Emirates flight attendant and every single thing you said is so true! She loves the actual job ( maybe not the constant 2am wake up calls) but shes very homesick and misses her family. Shes from Australia so a looong way way away.

[@dukistyles]

❤️

[@Ingrid-sb6my]

Is her head still attached to her body?

[@PranaYanna]

I quit being a flight attendant years ago and I’m going back to it now. I think being able to be based at home is a real game changer

[@tori4526]

when you weren't based at home, did you have to commute/fly to the airport you worked at. Or how did that work?

[@jenniferdepaz3099]

I dated someone who was a FA and all the cons you listed for why you stopped being a FA is the reason why it actually didn’t work out. FAs really don’t make a lot of money so he always picked up trips so that he could make extra money. He wasn’t really interested in leaving to find better paying job or if he did he would miss traveling for free. We couldn’t always spend weekends together like other couples do since he would be on 3-5 day trips. And finally, he seriously was caught up in the FA lifestyle. I don’t blame young professionals for taking advantage of being in a beautiful country or popular town and wanting to go out and party but it sorta sucks when you’re home and you see your bf/gf on an island or exploring a town with their crew and then go out to a bar/club afterwards. For women dating men that are FAs, you also can’t be overly jealous that your bf mighttttt have a lot of female friends bc let’s face it.... majority of FAs are women. So if your bf does decide to go out with a young crew, he’s most likely going to be going out with other women which in turn can make you a little jealous. In all, this video is very true to the FA lifestyle and I have heard many FAs love their jobs. Best of luck to all the people trying to be FAs!

[@abc-wv4in]

That lifestyle would not be for a lot of people, me included.

[@anafontes1520]

Hi Jennifer sorry to hear of your experience dating a flight attendant. It’s definitely challenging specially when they are fairly new to the industry. It’s true when you begin a career as a flight attendant or pilot you are on a reserve status with little to no control over your schedule. However, the more years you put in the more seniority you accumulate the more control your schedule and your life you’ll have. I’m 20 years in and pick my schedule the month prior I begin the following months schedule so I can plan my appointments, outings, my vacations, etc. In this industry it’s all about seniority and if you stick it through the first tough few years the rewards just keep getting better

[@alp.9672]

@@anafontes1520 sounds like aviation industry is better started sooner rather than later then.

[@rachaelphillips1725]

I feel there's so much to ask. I've thought about giving flight attending a try and get to see parts of the world. But idk if I like that stand-by/on-call part. :(

[@lizrod7892]

I’m a 👩🏻‍⚕️ nurse and was thinking of a career change as a flight attendant but it seems like a lot more to get into that profession, thanx for the pros & cons 👍 great video btw.

[@natashavassell7907]

Wow always thought I was a bit odd for this I am a nursing student too and had always thought of a career into a flight attendant but i think nursing is good when settling down.

[@lizrod7892]

Natasha vassell hi Natasha, I love traveling but nowadays nurses are obviously needed, I wish you luck in school , stay safe 😷

[@jazzman9244]

LOL... I am a nurse who quit being a flight attendant to become a nurse! But, don’t be easily discouraged, Amy. With your nursing background, you’d be a shoo-in! And, even as a new hire, you get to bid on schedules you’d like which gives you room to plan on perhaps working as a part time nurse. I knew one woman in my training class who was a dental hygienist who kept working as one during her days off from flying. Once you have seniority, you’ll be able to accommodate your schedule much more comfortably.

[@chelseap2066]

Way to go on deciding what kind of person you want to be and going for it!- While also deciding what environment you don't want to be in and changing that! I think a lot of people are too afraid to leave their jobs that they're just not fulfilled in because it's familiar. I admire that about you, Lady!!

[@janisvaro4949]

Thank you SO much for this video! I've been on the fence about being a flight attendant, and you have definitely made the BEST video about the pros and cons I have seen! I think too many people who stop being crew members wait too long to quit and get a bit bitter and their videos are pretty negative. I love your upbeat and bubbly vibe--it really shows why you wanted to be one in the first place. And why you were probably really good at your job! Well done on you for knowing yourself well enough to know when it was time to tap out before you were too burned out and bitter. And a huge thank you for being a big influence on my decision--you struck just the right chord. And we're very similar. I appreciate you making this video very much!!

[@AlyxXx123]

Lol sounds like the military

[@hairwithkay9632]

It is lol!

[@kattracey4186]

Right?! Like they understand our struggles

[@Missmurder8905]

Idk about all that. Haha

[@mexicaLA1]

I was thinking about that too lol

[@mariangelapas1508]

Hahah that’s what I thought

[@cxffeegacha522]

How to deal with the financial sh!t,just work(a different job) and save,then apply and you’ll have some extra money to spend :D

[@olivia-iq2lg]

I’ve always wanted to be a flight attendant since I was at least 6 because whenever I went on airplanes I’ve just loved the way you dress and it’s just different! This was helpful! :)

[@MonaGamie]

The thing with the high heels is downright sexist and stupid. It makes me really angry that Airlines can do that.

[@ida6950]

agreed!

[@mariacastro2222]

Yes, along with the makeup/lipstick requirement. Very wrong, especially since it does not apply to the male flight attendants.

[@katiepatton3166]

Maria Castro exactly like I don’t hate wearing makeup but I love my bare face and lip balm and to be honest I barely know how to apply makeup😂

[@ash-gw7es]

The truth is, though, that a lot of us don’t even wear high heels. Our heels are so small that you barely even notice you’re wearing them lmao.

[@CherryBerryFashion]

MonaGamie On one hand I agree but on the other this job is also about being the PR person for the company, you are the representative. So it’s the same as in corporate jobs where you have a dresscode along with the makeup. Men don’t have to do these things because this has never been a part of their professional look. That is to blame the society. Also I am sure you can go along with the rules in a way to make it as much comfortable as it’s possible like wear the smallest heel that you don’t notice while walking ect. So I see both sides I would say.

[@addys6777]

I'm in medical school and was thinking of changing my career to become a flight attendant, thank you for sharing your experience! I loved the cons, they aren't cons if the job suits you, seems as the job was not for you. Everything you talked about was exciting!

[@BeccaIrene]

Tracy Walsh exactly!! I still decided to do it even though there were cons. And it was WORTH IT for me 🥰 Wishing you well on your new journey in the skies 🌌 ✈️

[@alp.9672]

I hope you seriously didn’t leave med school to be a FA......

[@Kristina.Kristina]

@@alp.9672 right like….

[@gstevens6948]

I hope you stayed in Med school.

[@jessicahernandezblack3473]

i’m 12 and i’ve always been scared of plains. a hour ago i was scared of them but then i was like “ u know what i want to be a flight attendant “ and i’m really excited to be able to be one when i’m older omg

[@Ani-fg6of]

Best of luck!

[@alp.9672]

You’re only 12 lol live life before thinking about being an adult and working trust me

[@Qiq-og6ms]

Almost everything you said about being flight attendant, reminds me of the military life before

[@geewhiz747]

I want to be a travel nurse in the future, so I think starting with being a flight attendant is a good segue into that

[@Sharon-dl9vf]

Ana's Thoughts very very different. I’m a travel nurse and it’s not anything what she described. I guess it’s good for getting used to being away.

[@alp.9672]

Odd comparison

[@ionebae9157]

Has nothing to do with being a flight attendant.

[@lockedherselfout]

my mum is a travel nurse and her sister is a flight attendant, aside from getting on a plane, not REMOTELY similar lol

[@SewerDoll]

i love it , sounds so godamn fun even the cons sound fun , i love the thrill of the moment aaaaaa

[@sharonknipe6385]

i feel like it sounds so amazing. i’m in childcare as an educator and i’m so tired of the constant routine and i’m also studying right now so i need some spontaneous days ahah

[@cheneagordon8961]

Thank you. This was super helpful. I just did my face to face interview yesterday and I’ve been feeling indifferent because they made us feel so special just to be selected out of thousands. But working other positions in the airline, I’ve only seen at a distance what FA life is like + at the moment i already have flight benefits. So for me it would just be more a career change. Therefore, if they offer it to me, I want to be as fully informed as possible before stepping into that world. So thanks ^_^

[@alvingothebesthead]

hiii how did it go?!

[@jazzman9244]

@Chenae... How did it go?

[@Allen.Serrano]

Best flight attendant video I've ever watched, period !! Thank you so much for your insights. Keep up the good work.

[@annaworle8745]

I wanted to be an flight attendant since I'm in 4th Grade and your video was very helpful thank you I think I'll go for it

[@newi133]

what a great insight!! thank you for articulating it so clearly, this was so interesting! just started watching your videos as I travel often too, I always wondered what being a flight attendant is like haha. thanks!!

[@thefbiagentbehindurscreen5390]

I'm British, the dress code isnt gonna be an issue for me lol

[@kenzie9648]

plz elaborate idk what u mean:((

[@verysuspiciousstew5011]

@@kenzie9648 I think the dress code over for british people is a lot less .... sexist .. than the usa

[@frama1122]

I think it’s because we are asked to wear uniforms at school so it’s nothing new

[@thefbiagentbehindurscreen5390]

@@verysuspiciousstew5011 we dont have dress codes, we just have uniforms that we have to wear instead.

[@amycontreras2584]

This video helped out so much because I'm thinking about becoming a flight attendant school is just not for me ):

[@nancyflores4136]

Same sometimes I can be lazy I have to make a choice give up or beat myself up and do my work

[@saucegodtv5392]

When you were a flight attendant when did you get paid biweekly or.....

[@jessicafuentes1551]

Definitely doing this after high school. Being a flight attendant has always been my dream job 🥰 thank you so much.

[@alp.9672]

Right after HS you would be too young

[@lalatina3941]

Uniform policy: like English schools

[@ljclay02]

Why should we not drink the coffee or tea on a flight?! 😏 I believe you mentioned this in one of your other videos.

[@BeccaIrene]

Haha just Google “coffee and tea on airplanes” 😉

[@ljclay02]

Thank you! I just googled it...😳

[@sarahnorment]

@@BeccaIrene should we avoid the ice, as well?

[@AfroMusicV8]

Very Resourceful. I’m Looking into it 2-3 years Situation see different states & things😏🤷🏾‍♂️✌🏾

[@Nick-dk4od]

damn that is more intense than nursing school! I will never complain about having to get over an 80% to pass an exam ever again. But also, wearing scrubs gives me a sense of pride!

[@lavayuki]

I used to live in a share house in which each room was 4 bunk beds all crammed together when I lived in Japan.

[@leeloofelek9462]

can i ask you what you did there in japan? like studying? or working?

[@TheManiacc45]

The pay doesn’t seem it’s worth it at all. I heard that FA only get paid from the time the door closes. Which is crap for the amount of rules, time and money you have to put into it

[@hehasmyheart4lifable]

i want to thank you for your desire to share your flight attendant experience with others. It deffenetly was fullfilling hearing all you had to say. I had applied for a position to be a flight attendant got a email back for an offer for and invitation to interview, and i think you helped me figure out the life i was going to have. Hearing all you went through sounded like atravasty. im struggling a little right now after walking away from a job my employers were harassing their employees but thinking i wanted to be a flight attentdant i might have had it much worse. You have veered me in a different direction. My previous job was always negativity with so much drama and that's not what i want to be around. As well as never knowing what my schedule would look like and knowing i am facing so much anxiety as it is; i think being a flight attendant would only make it so much worse. Again thank you for your imput and i prov you or prob you... congradulating you on a video job well done. i think your experience is tremendously observed and recognized through your video. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! IM SO PROUD YOU GOT OUT OF THAT AND ON TO BETTER THINGS

[@BeccaIrene]

Wow!!! I’m sooo glad I was able to help you! I honestly am glad that I did it but I wish someone had told me these things before going into it. I think you made a wise choice 😊 Thanks for the encouragement!

[@peterwatt5521]

Great video again...thank you. I was recently on a flight and 4-5 flight attendants were also 'passengers', not one ate the food on the plane and im fairly sure most brought their own water on board...kinda explains all really. Good luck in your new ventures....

[@BeccaIrene]

LOL that’s probably about right 😂 Thank you so much 😊

[@realpristine]

The spontaneous lifestyle is always a plus👏🏾

[@alp.9672]

youre exactly the type who will be fucking the pilot

[@elmunus1]

Thanks for the information! I am interviewing for flight attendant positions and this video made me excited, and made me realize it is ok to expect to only be working there for 2-3 years. I just want to have a great experiece, and then try my hand at other jobs!

[@murasakirenea9290]

8:48 I kid yall not,this was the movie that slowly nugged my thoughts og becoming a flight attendant

[@elliediya]

I dont sleep and have a lot of energy

[@ceisenfeld9807]

The pay can be so bad and everyone is under the impression flight attendants do well financially! Especially when you're at a regional. I had to live with up to 11 other people in a 3 bedroom apartment because I couldn't afford anything else. I eventually quit as well, because for me, the pros didn't outweigh the cons long term. I tried panty hose for about two days (and ruined about 4 pairs). Then discovered compression tights, which last way way longer and at the time, insurance covered! We didn't require makeup in the handbook and I often didn't for 3am shows. They didn't like it, but it wasn't required so they couldn't do anything about it!

[@breyssiinestroza4824]

Ok so lets talk! 😂 1. home situation: how come u meet many ppl, u can maybe stay w them after a flight together! ☺️ instead of the bunks and stuff 2. most thing depend upon on airline

[@andygnada]

It's so different than here !!!! In Brazil we have "wallet assigned", that's it basically guarantee you that you HAVE to get paid at least the salary base of your profession AND have to know you day offs at least 15 days before, so those "cons" don't fit here Kkkkansnans BUT the "training" is BUT MORE complicated. To be a Flight Attendant here we need a course, a buch of exams to check if you are able to fly, a test that are gonna to check if you KNOW how a lot of subjects of aviation AND a training of the companie lol. So it's more complicated to be a flight attendant here.

[@bekkaanneee]

this was a really helpful video. i'm at a weird point in my life where i have few attachments and a lot of questions. i've always loved travel, and i've thought about becoming a fa before, but this was helpful to really breakdown some of the aspects of the career.

[@mikeypatterson7966]

United pays their flight attendants pretty well, about 35 an hour. If you are looking to gain experience, a lower paying position might benefit you, but if you want to continue your career as a flight attendant, set higher standards for yourself. UA flight attendants ranks 4 out of 5 stars on Indeed. You could also sell cruises working from home as a comission based employee and set your own schedule and you could earn bigger earnings and enjoy the benefits of both professions at once, or something similar for extra cash. I worked for an airline and they really need to find a way to pay employees better for the amount of customer service they deal with day to day. A single flight segment really does not make a lot of revenue and the airline has to pay for fuel costs, also. So there is a lot to balance on the budget.

[@genten777]

Becca: I really liked the way you described the pros and cons for being a flight attendant! By the way I would like the know what airline gives a 3-4 days in Hawaii for a lay over?? I want to join the airline you worked for!! Most U.S. based airline ( to my knowledge and research give approx. 24 hours off there) Actually that is rapidly becoming a con for being a flight attendant..... you don't get the long lay overs any more!!! You basically get just enough to eat and sleep and not really to gallivant around the town unless you have the strength of Tarzan!! You are tired after a long flight ie Mainland U.S. to Hawaii and so resting and sleep is important too!!

[@heyitsbekkah295]

I’ve been thinking about being a flight attendant for so long. And your video has helped me

[@tanikabotha6132]

Studying next year for being a flight attended and I'm so excited i really don't care about the cons i just want to see the world

[@tanikabotha6132]

I'm from South Africa so anywhere out of here is fine for me

[@noahcoleman]

Thank you for sharing your experience! So grateful for people like you who share their honest opinions about their life. Thank you!

[@pinknbling9532]

I always wanted this job it seems so glamorous to be flying all over lol Love your channel Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@BeccaIrene]

Thank you! It's not as glamorous as you may think ;) But it can be pretty great.

[@ailinsanchez8526]

I am applying for jobs as a flight attendant and your video was so helpful! Could you talk about the interview process?

[@BillDerBerg]

Before the hijacking because of my FBI security pass I used to bring knives, screwdrivers and box cutters through security because I needed them to work in my office in the terminal.

[@gracebennion2000]

Its so very easy listening to you … so entertaining. Would love to know how to 'layer' with clothing when you are leaving a warm country to go to a cold country. I get this idea of looking like Charlie Brown dressed for the snow, but can't move out the door cos he's whacked with clothing.

[@BeccaIrene]

Hahaha! Thank you Grace :) That's a great video idea!

[@li-chan7422]

Thanks, actually I´m thinking to be a flight attendant but I was kind of worried about how to do certain things such as make-up or those things but now I can figure out an idea how that job can be.

[@jowaynesinclair7949]

Nuff love from jamaica🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💚.Love your videos 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@miquelmontgomery2542]

Thank you for sharing, I was thinking about becoming a flight attendant and the Internet never told me any of the stuff so I’m really glad that I found your video and I’m starting to rethink being a flight attendant. mostly the only thing that’s really wrong is the money that you’re going to make. I read online that it was $45,000 a year so I was planning on being able to get a nice size apartment for at least $500 a month for rent to $1000 but knowing that it varies then I’m thinking I’m gonna have to re-think my decision I don’t want to struggle

[@BeccaIrene]

Every airline is different when it comes to compensation. But most of the time you have to work your way UP to 45K a year... but need to start at the bottom like everyone else. With higher seniority comes higher pay ;)

[@BellaBeeBaby]

You did a great job with this video

[@BeccaIrene]

Thank you 😊

[@urfvgsgame]

I'm excited to become a flight attendant even despite the cons. I'm a 15 y/o sophomore in high school that's on a varsity swim team and have begun my first year of foreign language and will be taking classes online so I can progress faster and do all four years of it. I've also recently signed up for hospitality and travel-class. I am a little rusty on my infant, child, and adult CPR but have summer classes ready once the school year is out. If anyone else has any recommendations for classes or ways I should prepare please let me know!!

[@abujagall]

I have a story about my experience with two wonderful flight attendants. So due to my health condition I require a port to receive IV medications. I do not know how to this day but the needle in my port came out I don't know if the tape lost its stick or what but it came out. My nurse / caregiver told me we have to put a new one in that I couldn't go the whole flight without my IV meds I needed them and I said to her do I really need to do it you know getting an IV put in is not the most Pleasant thing in the world for me and she said I know your scared but you need your iv she told me she used to be a flight nurse in Lebanon and in the states before she became my full-time caregiver.. and she told me we'll get through it .Two flight attendants that I got close to Kathy and Mary came to check and see if we needed anyting I became good friends with them on our long flight and my nurse/ caregiver was getting the new needle and supplies out of her bag Mary saw the look on my face when my caregiver got the needle out and she asked what was going on and if I was okay and I told her that my caregiver has to put in the new iv and getting one put in isn't the most Pleasant thing in the world and it scares The Living Daylights out of me so Mary asked me if I wanted her and Kathy to be by me for support since they didn't need to do anything at that time since Mary was the cabin manager. I said yes please then Mary said well why don't we go back to the resting area so you can have an actual bed to lay on when she does everything. the reason why they offered was because turns out they both used to work in a hospital as nursing assistants so they were pretty much used to it so Mary told the rest of the crew that there's going to be a medical procedure going on and that we will need to borrow one of the beds on the plane since I'm getting a new iv put in. While my nurse and Kathy were getting my things and taking them back to the rest area Mary took me back and got a nice bed set up for me to lay on they came in with everything including my portable oxygen and all of my IV stuff. Kathy got an empty cart and we put a towel over it so that way my nurse wadad could have a good workplace. Mary and Kathy we're given masks and gloves by my nurse just to be more sterile and clean and to protect me from infection. a couple of the crew members were wondering what was going on since they saw two flight attendants putting on masks and gloves. They knew that they both used to work in a hospital and they let the crew know that they were helping out with a procedure. When it was time to clean and poke Kathy and Mary stayed right by me Kathy was the one that handed my caregiver the things she needed and Mary was the main person that was my support when my caregiver was about to do the poke Mary gave me her hand to hold and right before my caregiver was about to poke Mary told me when she was going to do it and to give me the heads up when my caregiver was about to poke Mary said that she is going to count and after she said three she said she was going to say squeeze and that was my cue to squeeze her hand my caregiver poked and was getting the needle in Kathy and Mary were both telling me that I'm doing really good and that we're almost done. My nurse was singing songs to me in Arabic while she was doing it. while I was holding Mary's hand Kathy told me to just keep breathing. since. my nurse was putting on the tape and Flushing it and getting me all hooked up it was getting a little hard to breathe after all of that so Mary and Kathy help me get my oxygen on and going since I mainly use my oxygen at night or when I need it during the day. After all that they let me lay there and rest for a little bit and they got me a nice blanket to keep me warm After we got me all set up and after they got my oxygen turned on my Nurse, Kathy, and Mary all told me that I did real good

[@katiepatton3166]

Lol the “just no bombs” and the movie crew parts killed me😂 also such a good video thank you so much

[@liachatman4715]

I'm 15 and have no idea what i want to do for my future bc i want to be successful... And everything sounded nice to me n fun but she stated the cons i was like:0 this scares meee!! But I'ma try my best to study now so when I'm 21 i can do it:) thank you!!

[@lidethiopian4511]

One thing I love is u r so so right working in the airline ...... "I become the worst not the better " so try that's z feeling I have .......

[@abilea4081]

I am always suprised at the low salaries tbh it was a dealbreaker for me when deciding a career path

[@ash-gw7es]

Lea Maree keep in mind that the more experience you get, the more you make.

[@abilea4081]

@@ash-gw7es yeah true, but at least in Australia it normally wont go much further than 60k and starts at 40k which just isnt enough to get by in Sydney

[@ItsaVibe22]

Also I plan on spending my time at hotels exercising, running, reading/studying and socializing with others with the same mindset. Partying will not increase the value of ones life and if one has such a great opportunity to experience this life style, I think night clubbing it up would be no better than doing the same back home.

[@ughhhmcrbinch5583]

No matter where you’re going you can pack food. I flew two flights to get to Germany and one was to another state in the U.S. I brought food in my bag and on the plane.

[@mikezoeller1181]

Hi Becca, Lillie and I are watching your video which I thought was very interesting. Don't think I would care for that lifestyle either. Hope to see you soon. Love you, Uncle Mike.

[@shireenalmaghrabi3547]

I luv their looks and outfits, so elegant, very attractive

[@flamingomingo9810]

What you said about always having to follow rules, once you get to the place you travel to, do you have to adhere to any rules there? As long as I can do what I want on the actual trips, I’m willing to put up with the strict rules of the job.

[@Cahill318]

loved how you just jumped right to the topic

[@jay53648]

Thanks for elaborating this so well from your perspective! And for being honest from your perspective.

[@fatoujane]

Thank you so much for sharing your Experience, I can’t even lie I’m about that life style, I want to be about that lifestyle, my goal is the literally fly the entire world, party in every city, go to wonderful restaurants, I think that this quarantine has really ignited a burning desire for traveling 😂😂, You don’t mind disclosing which company you worked for??? , I’m hoping to work for Delta

[@journeytopeace875]

I think these depend of your personal preference and what you can or cannot handle also the airline you work for it also a factor on your experience🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️ but thank you for the insight on your experience tho.

[@highvidsgaming4026]

I was considering doing this but now that I think about it if my school uniform bothers me there's heck no way I could deal with it

[@madisonwetzel3030]

this is just what i needed to see. thank you for this ♥️ also i love how you talk. keep up the good content babe

[@goo4450]

I don't want to be a flight attendant, I just like hearing the stories because its like totally different from how I live my life. I work from home and make my own schedule. I watch a toddler all day. I see planes fly over my house and wonder what its like to be up there all the time.

[@alessiacaputo3541]

This is literally my dream job

[@JohnnyChablis]

So, after watching your video, and also watching the one Delta posted about employment - how, as a good looking 50 year old man, do I enter into this for the training? I've enjoyed serving in restaurants for 11 years. Plus, I've flown A LOT all over Asia, Europe and The United states ever since I was two years old.

[@thedog247]

I'm 15 and ever since I was 3 I would travel to Ecuador from NY for family vists. Usually it would be something we would do for summer vacation. I would always admire the flight attendants that would walk around and im in love with airports for some reason. However im just 15 and im that one person that isnt sure what she wants to do when she grows up. Ill see were im am in the future 😌

[@abujagall]

Sometimes it's harder to get an iv put in my port and this time it was the case. My nurse had to poke a couple of times to get it in the right spot and since I can't see well my other senses are higher including feeling pain so I felt it more than what people would normally feel and we didn't have any quick numbing medication we could use at the time we needed to get it in as soon as possible. Since my natural reflex is to try to move whenever I feel that amount of pain Mary just reminded me to try my best not to move squeeze her hand and to do nice and easy breathing and she told me that she was right there and that she's not going anywhere. Since it was really starting to get to me the pain from all the poking my nurse suggested that both of us sing Arabic together and that we sing one of the hymns that she taught me a Kathy and Mary. So we did and they both loved our Arabic even though they couldn't understand it and when my nurse got it in the right spot Mary told me and she told me don't move just keep on chatting with me well your nerves what's the tape on and gets it all secure and gets me all hooked up to my iv after all of that and after letting me know I did really good before I took a little rest Kathy and Mary came back with a little bag and it had my own flight crew wing badge and it also had first class gear such as first class pajamas. When I woke up from my rest I was on my pulse ox monitor and the soft beeping was what woke me up. My nurse was in the bathroom and she was taking our things back to our seats except the stuff that was attached to me such as my ivy my oxygen and my oxygen monitor. Since they've done it before for other people when they worked in the hospital my nurse asked Kathy and Mary to take my pulse and things to check the monitor to make sure everything was good before they got me up so that way they could tell if I still needed to lay down for a little bit Kathy took my pulse and Mary check the Monitor and everything was good so Kathy helped with my iv and Mary helped me get up and help me walk back to my seat so that way I wouldn't fall. I'm really glad and thankful that those flight attendants were there and that they offered to help and that they had some medical experience like that because I know they didn't have to do that at all but I'm really glad they did. I keep in contact with them to this day

[@prophetmathis9436]

Thanks for the information. I just called the flying attendant school in Florida

[@monicadaniel967]

Don’t do it.

[@tiffprendergast]

prophet mathis yeah

[@lukas3582]

Lady Daniel why

[@frankie9476]

I'm 16 rn doing a levels and I'm thinking of afterwards training to become a flight attendant for a few years and my early 20s, but I'm pretty sure I won't want to do it for the rest of my life just an experience for 5-10 years. is that stupid?

[@Vero-yw5cm]

it's not! i also wanna do that :)

[@beccaraymond]

OMG same right down to the age and being in a-levels

[@rtm12252]

Thanks for your honesty 👍 So interesting 😜 You’ll help others decide if they want to do this work 😉 DMc, A millennial’s Mom 😃

[@jazzman9244]

I worked for Alaska and can vouch about ALL the studying... And, at least at the time I took training (a decade+ ago), you could only retake one test.

[@starjelly7074]

Most of these are for a certain airline emirates airline provide a house because you have to live in Dubai. But i respect these reasons :)

[@justaleafinthewind8858]

This video was absolutely great and very informative- Thank You !!

[@vanessahuang2593]

I received an FA offer recently, I actually went interview many times and finally got the job and have been thinking of the pros and cons being or continue to do my job as a Customer Service advisor

[@Kimmytran206]

Thank u for this! Despite the cons I still believe it's the right fit for me :)