Flight Attendant Vlog: MY FIRST WEEK (& I loved it!) ❤️

[@Miyah169]

Just stumbled onto your channel and aspire to be as happy and as joyful as you look! I am looking into becoming a flight attendant and I’m glad your day went well!

[@MichelleHayashida]

This is so sweet - thanks so much 😊

[@amandamilford5338]

I could feel the joy radiating through the screen! So happy for you 💞

[@MichelleHayashida]

I'm so happy you felt that through the video. I was SO happy ❤️❤️❤️

[@StacyPowerhouse]

I absolutely love your energy Chicago is my hometown ☺️🫶🏾

[@lydellmorton1121]

I just happen to come across your vlog! Awesome! Your spirit is wonderful.

[@AlongtheRiverLife]

Michelle, this is an amazing video of your number one day as a lien holder. I loved it! It had a wonderful ending!

[@jimgroves6851]

Happy for you on your first Chicago flights went well. Had to laugh when you stopped in Minesota. It may get that cold in Chicago too! All the best!! 👍✈

[@MichelleHayashida]

Haha it was SO cold 🥶 but overall, an amazing week for me being ORD based 😁

[@tylerlogan7381]

It was amazing meeting you! I was so tired but happy we got to connect for a bit 😊✈️

[@MichelleHayashida]

Thanks for saying hi 🥹 hope to see you around the base soon!

[@austinperrine23]

Glad your first week went well!!

[@MichelleHayashida]

Me too! Thanks love 🥰

[@AlongtheRiverLife]

As a line holder now, you bid on the routes you want with days work/off you desire? Knowing what days and flights you will work, so you can commute on a known basis and be ready to work and know when you will be off. (hope this makes sense?)

[@MichelleHayashida]

I try to bid for days off! I'm not senior enough to hold any real good trips I want, so I focus on position bidding and days off

[@jeffreycogan6703]

I always look forward to your videos. You are so happy, grateful, and give a lot to UA. Your videos always brighten me up. As I live in Las Vegas, it would be unusual to meet you at ORD, but maybe PHX because I also fly AA as well as UA.

[@MichelleHayashida]

This is so sweet, thank you! Yes, maybe I'll see you around PHX - I commute on AA often 😊

[@teresayoung93]

lol my first month as a line holder had me overnighting at home three times (out of five trips) plus another night that I was in a different city than I was supposed to be in. glad to see it's not just me but also that it worked out so well for you! I hope you get lots of great and new experiences in ORD!

[@MichelleHayashida]

Love that for us haha! Thank you 😊

[@ck4426]

Really, really enjoyed this video and so very happy you are based in Chicago!!! Wonderful!!!

[@MichelleHayashida]

Thanks so much!!

[@anonymouspink798]

Loving the longer video💓

[@MichelleHayashida]

Thanks for this feedback! I appreciate it☺️

[@TransparencyBodycam]

What it the typical pay scale for a flight attendant based on title, tenure, and seniority level?

[@MichelleHayashida]

It's different for every airline. Most all contracts for unionized FAs are public so you can actually search the pay scale for a specific airline to know 😊 for my airline, you get yearly raises until you reach "top out" pay (13 years for my airline)

[@motorcityjudy]

How exciting that you're getting recognized!

[@MichelleHayashida]

It's so exciting and surprising haha! Thanks 😁

[@jeongpark2883]

You are adorable!!

[@MichelleHayashida]

Thank you!

[@jimmymichael2152]

Im glad to see your transition to ORD is working out for you. how is the commute within the city?

[@MichelleHayashida]

Commute within the city is good! My crashpad is close off the blue line, so it's a pretty easy commute. It takes about 25-30 min in total which is really nice.

[@jimmymichael2152]

@@MichelleHayashida I bet you will miss driving your car

[@martybuehler3116]

What a great first work experience!!! I know your gonna love being bas3d out of Chicago. Thanks for taking us along....travel safe my friend

[@MichelleHayashida]

Thanks so much🤗

[@UserShshahshs]

How to become an flight attendant?What are the requirements to become a stewardess in America? Is university required? I am 17 years old, help me😞

[@elainamyers]

I’m really wanting to become a flight attendant! I’m currently in college and I want to travel instead of being in a office my whole life, I heard you mention your husband does your job cause a strain or drifting in your relationship?

[@MichelleHayashida]

I do have a husband! It takes a lot of work & communication, but all relationships do🥰 it's important to have a partner you trust and who is supportive of the career!

[@MichelleHayashida]

The job has definitely made it an unconventional relationship at times, but ultimately we make it work & it works for us!

[@Bamaflier]

Does United still offer Chicago as a base option?

[@MichelleHayashida]

It is not currently being offered to new hires in training, but that can change monthly!

[@kennethfeld6639]

Holy crud - totally forgot WN started service to ORD - did you get lucky to commute on WN to ORD? well, I guess not lucky, but in your last video when i commented on extra chances for commuting, i was only thinking UA and AA - now add WN to the mix, you should be able to find a flight almost anytime.

[@MichelleHayashida]

I know there's more flights a day between ORD & PHX than SFO & PHX! 😮 it's a long commute but I love how many options I have!

[@jacobmartinez5461]

Would you ever consider IAH or DEN?

[@MichelleHayashida]

I've considered them both but ultimately decided against it for now & for the near future because my seniority & living is better in SFO. And their flying is majority domestic with not as high of chances of getting intl.

[@SarahVincent-n6s]

How often do you fly international?

[@MichelleHayashida]

Really depends on the season, my schedule for that month & how much I feel like working. In April I didn't fly any international trips but in July half my trips were international.

[@ItsTinaTimeXOXO]

How soon did you get a line after training?

[@MichelleHayashida]

I had a line 1.5 years in pre-pandemic, but after Covid I was back on reserve. It took me until I was 4.5 years senior to get a line again! It really depends on your base though, and I was in a pretty senior base before I transferred to ORD.

[@AlongtheRiverLife]

How did it feel laying over in a city you use to "live" in SFO?

[@MichelleHayashida]

It's a little sad to be honest! It feels like coming home but...it's not the same? I don't regret the decision at all though ❤️

[@PatilRoupelian]

What made you become a FA? did you do a job before this? I graduated college recently and don't know if corporate job is for me but becoming a FA is a risk for me as well cause it may not work out. Just want to hear others stories.

[@MichelleHayashida]

I applied to be a FA because I wanted to travel but didn't have any money HAHA. I was in my senior year of college when I applied so I never had any real job other than being a student. It's the best job ever! It's just not for everyone and it's so worth a try. It is a risk, but anything worth it is risky in some way. ❤️

[@PatilRoupelian]

@Michelle hey I got a CJO with United!!! I unfortunately bombed the speaker test so ot sure if they'll move me forward now :/ but I can reapply. Since pay is bad the first year or two can you make a video on tips on how to save?

[@lawrenceakini9507]

Thanks for your first vlog being based in ORD. Fly and stay safe. Ciao. 2023.

[@MichelleHayashida]

Thanks for watching! 😄

[@allisonabbott-kline4765]

One of the many atmospheric rivers coming through the Bay Area.....

[@richiejd7]

Wow is your hair long 👍

[@MichelleHayashida]

It is! I've been meaning to get a trim soon 😅

[@andrewchristopher7138]

Hi

[@AlongtheRiverLife]

It would be amazing to see you and meet you! My wife and I will keep an eye out for you!

[@MichelleHayashida]

I would love that!

[@Fiorifiori24]

The nails! 🫣

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[@mikebenale7529]

Awesome.

[@MichelleHayashida]

Thanks!

[@Davehearne43]

Keep up the good work

[@MichelleHayashida]

Thank you!

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