POV: Why I Left Emirates

This is why I left Emirates as a Cabin Crew. Everyone's experience and opinions are different. Hope it helps anyone in anyway.

[@Lapetiteplanteverte]

Finally someone who goes straight to the subject

[@Lapetiteplanteverte]

Brendan M YESSSS 😂😂😂😂

[@Springsdaisy]

Emotional stress: You explained this very well. I'm cabin crew for seven years now and I still cannot always let go of passengers' rude behaviour. They don't take responsibility for their actions and I refuse to get involved in their rude/negative bubble. Anyway, it gets harder to handle when you're tired. Every cabin crew could be the best crew member and the most empathetic person if the companies don't overwork us. But alas... this is what it is.

[@JaieS]

Yup.. it is what it is.. :)

[@Springsdaisy]

All the best for your future :)

[@JaieS]

You too! Thankyou so much

[@aylasalci1883]

The common reason that pops up in all the other similar videos is " I was so tired!".

[@klyzl]

i can't tell if you mean this in a good way or bad way but I'm pretty sure if you were to be cabin crew with emirates you would understand them lol

[@aylasalci1883]

@@klyzl No, I totally sympathize with the cabin crew.

[@midjourneyartstyles]

Feels like everyone is leaving for similar reasons 😕 good luck and all the best in your future 🍀

[@JaieS]

Thanks :)

[@alfiemarie]

I felt that soooo hard when you said, sometimes its not even the passengers, sometimes its your colleagues. I counldnt agree more!! and yess, truly the stress as well.

[@uhrrrrrangels]

💯💯💯

[@Yuliia_Ecl]

Thank you so much for being so positive! It’s a great pleasure to watch you 😊 wish you all the best in your further career!

[@xvid999]

Love looove this video. Explained very well, not too long, straight to the point, very entertaining, not too serious, it was just like you were talking to your close friend. Thank you so much for this 😊

[@barbaraci409]

Very good video ,all to the point. Happy for you.All the best.

[@chooseaname50]

this is one of the best videos on youtube for a while, simple and to the point, comforting and inspiring. i was also a shift worker for 5 years, and i can relate to the not being happy, healthy, seing sunlight.

[@HelloHuHoomansMabuhay]

I liked how you explained everything. You are likeable and has a jolly personality. if i were your colleague, i would love to be always flying with you... All the best in your new endeavor...

[@johncarr2401]

Thanks for not making a 20+min long video on the subject.

[@GreenEnvy.]

I've watched the 20+ minute videos. Both are informative. Would love to see if you can sum up years of your life in 20 minutes. If you can't handle 20 minute videos feel free to never watch TV shows ever again.

[@dudettegirl3261]

Apply with an American carrier, FAA mandated work rules They require you to refresh lipstick, report you if you don't, you sign 4 year contracts. Once you reach 28, they may or may not sign another but no old flight attendants allowed.

[@dudettegirl3261]

It can be a very sweet job in the US. Yes, passengers can be jerks but you find that anywhere in customer service. Emirates holds your visa, impossible to leave country without it If you get in legal trouble, you need govt. permission to leave.. In addition to being fired.

[@DaniaDraws]

I watched it on speed 1.75.I don't like waiting for information.

[@JourneyWithSteven]

Great video! Hope you’re living your life great now! 👍🏻 I totally can relate the tiredness of flying.

[@arbjful]

'All the different type of viruses from around the world are gathered in the aircraft'..... Are you describing the passengers by any chance?🤣🤣🤣🤣 I think it's correct though....

[@ez12like]

Great video. Short and to the point. Outstanding. Keep it up.

[@zackdelarocaratm2388]

I met you on one of my flights that I was auditing. You are such a nice person.... congratulations to you and all the best

[@ClaimedQT]

You're so courageous and blunt. Thank you for this video ❤

[@NicoleEivissa]

Lovely interview, thanks for sharing your experience, very good video!

[@yourmusicisnoisy]

what you said were all true, objective and reasonable. good luck on the next chapter! i am a crew myself and looking forward again ( coz i rested for a year ) for what is next after flying for 12yrs. cheers!

[@Alexsuica]

Hey Jaie! I resigned 2 months ago and you just described what I was feeling. Happy for us and hope you are doing well!

[@raic3283]

Really enjoyed it I like your personality

[@kslucki]

Great energy and content. Well done for you :)

[@solanchelliah]

Thanks for your thoughts. It is very useful to me. Keep exploring. May God help you to find your dream.

[@ashsqx3246]

thanks for getting to the point and quick

[@tanvirali3909]

Some people think that being a flight attendant is a glamorous job, but we don't even realize that this job is not easy as we think, no wonders flight attendant are treated like slave😴😔😖

[@katesmith8897]

Tanvir Ali I feel like IOE determines how a flight attendant will feel about the job

[@papykendy]

Same point, thank you very much and many creative things from teaching are waiting for you

[@BrooklynSinton]

I love the honesty it helps potential fa's so much!

[@khadijasajjad5745]

I also left my airline due to all those reasons you mentioned and i can relate my self with you. Now I am doing what I love and living a happy life as I wanted to. God bless you sweetheart 😊 lots of love from Pakistan 😊

[@zinawayat814]

Khadija Sajjad you were working with emirates ??

[@khadijasajjad5745]

@@zinawayat814 nope, i was in another Pakistan's private airline

[@rukhmaimtiaz6546]

Khadija Sajjad hey I am Pakistani and just gonna try for Emirates this January. Don’t have any idea what’s this job like but it looks luxurious

[@khadijasajjad5745]

@@rukhmaimtiaz6546 Go for it 👍

[@buonafortuna8928]

Interesting. Wish you all the best in whatever you do next.

[@jfvanschalkwyk]

I can imagine that it is not an easy job being an airline crew member .. its as you say too much flying at low pressure, breathing circulated air, adjusting to different time zones, dealing with irritated passengers and lack of rest ..

[@ybt1995]

i think it's a good experience to work there for 2 years or more to develop as a human being and get out of the comfort zone and especially to collect some money.

[@JaieS]

yup!

[@jenisamtaniakiroki6056]

I love this video💟 Thank you for sharing👍

[@yasminbarry7941]

Great video and....Just you go, girl!

[@missfilemon]

You are a lovely person. Thank you for your honesty and yes i do agree with all the issues that you raised.we only have 1 life.

[@itisnthabim]

I can relate to many of your points. That said, I think it's a great job for someone fresh out of varsity, looking to see the world and save some money. I certainly wouldn't trade my experience. It's been amazing. All the best with your journey going forward.

[@bridgitteocansey3275]

Oh nooo, did you quit as well?😲

[@ComoLaFlorr]

You are direct and speak Good english !! Refreshing. Thank you For the information

[@HandlesAreStupid5]

love the video and how u talk on point and slow but not super-slow so it doesn't get boring :)

[@yokweification]

Very helpful and valid reasons.

[@lulu6sensei]

Excellent video ! Well done :)

[@chrismc3410]

Spot on.. ex crew from Qatar for more than 12 years, i super agree with everything you mentioned. People have different reasons and situation why they stayed. Yes, it’s true after a certain number of years, it gets into your nerves and affects not only physically but also emotionally and mentally. It’ll change you big time without noticing it. However, it was fun that i enjoyed it so much and forgot about the passing time and personal priorities such as family and some other concerns. In my opinion, apart from your personal reason why you left flying, getting married and planning a family is a valid reason too to finally say goodbye to this career. I left for that reason and that puts me in a different perspective now with more permanence and stability. Working for a middle east airline is not easy at all, and only us “Middle East crew” would have a common unspoken understanding and feeling. Im glad we survived all these years!❤️

[@ignacionr]

Met a few FAs and yes, your description matches pretty well.

[@ggap89]

Such a great video great info

[@narjitmankoo8478]

I hope you have found the job you were looking for and are happy in that job. From me having flown as a passenger all flying attendants work very hard and do a great job so from me it's a 👍👍👍👍👍to you guys.

[@uhrrrrrangels]

Thank you for making this video.🙏🏻 i am working for another airline company and i can relate to every.single.thing you said. Maybe mine a little worse. I just cant quit though as of the moment cos i dont know have a plan B. But its good to know that there are other ex-crew who feels the same way. I used to think there might be wrong with me.

[@kireiko71]

Nice video. I am an ex-crew myself. Resigned after my first contract a few moths ago. I can only agree with your reasons. This job is a good experience but the lifestyle itself is sometimes exhausting in so many ways. Plus constantly being surrounded by Emirates even on your days off. Just it is sometimes so damn hard to get used to normal life again^^

[@sheilamigans473]

You have just describe my life Love from Nairobi 💚

[@userdoesnotexist5160]

Hae Ma'am I appreciate ur hard work... U did great

[@ioanacamelianegrea9008]

You rock, girl! I could not relate more. Greetings from a QR cabin crew!

[@srinigovindaraju737]

Great video. Good content 👌

[@srinigovindaraju737]

I’m glad I didn’t choose Emirates after I attended an interview in Adelaide Australia, especially when they took over 5 months to get back to me, i refused to proceed further, though initially I had regrets then I moved on. Now, After watching your video I’m certain things happen for a reason. Though I reside in dubai for work it’s in hospitality sector.

[@worldtraveller2711]

Welll done! Health and Happiness are more important in life!

[@ethannguyen3672]

Hey Jaie! I’m an aspiring EK cabin crew. I’m currently 16 and 1/2. I feel that the aspect of having your entire life be surrounded by cabin crew can be slightly “controversial” (due to lack of a better term). I feel that some people might actually like that lifestyle. But then again, it depends. Great to hear about your experience!

[@JaieS]

Thanks! wish you good luck!! I had my reasons to leave, but i don't regret anything. I learned so much in two years and I do recommend others to try!

[@Yendi.]

You’re so cute!!! Thanks for this video, i’m going to an Open Day in 2 weeks and i can’t stop watching these “why i left emirates” videos. I TRULY want to be ready for the good and bad and listen to all of the crew’s opinions.

[@JaieS]

you should watch some of my other vids!! I have many more trying to help people get into emirates :)

[@Yendi.]

Jaie.S yess i try to watch your videos everyday!! Thanks for answering 💖

[@Empress003]

Did you get the job? 😀

[@globaljetsetter]

I loved this video. You did not bad-mouth Emirates, yet were straight to the point and concise about what didn't work for you. Most international airlines have a rostering system that arbitrarily assigns trips that leave cabin crews little schedule flexibility. They have little control over days off or the routes they fly. In the US, flight attendants have a bidding system whereby monthly lines of flying are awarded by seniority. If one isn't senior enough to hold a certain schedule (line), there is unlimited opportunity to drop or trade trips with other F/A's or with un-crewed trips (known as open flying). This schedule flexibility allows flight attendants to have a life outside of their flying career, whether raising children, going back to school, or embarking on a dual career. With the ME carriers, cabin crews can be flying in any direction around the globe within their flying month, which wreaks havoc on one's circadian rhythms. I've been a US-based F/A's for 33 years. My schedule flexibility allowed me to put myself through college and today allows me to establish a routine where I fly the same days or trip every week. As such, I am able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Cabin crews in the Middle East aren't afforded that privilege (trip trading flexibility). I also appreciate that you named it: Emotional Stress. As an international purser, more often than not, my emotional bandwidth gets taxed by other crew members who feel entitled and less so by the passengers.

[@annadeo6631]

Thank you.. God bless u! I loved the video more..than the others.. Y?.maybe bcoz u went straight to the point and ur beautiful... I don't know... I just loved it more...looking forward ur new videos!😍😘

[@JaieS]

Stay tuned! I will be back with more crew stuff (2020!)

[@dreamdream3755]

Love this video,thank you,i will go on thursday in an open day of Emirates😨

[@hiwot2352]

I completely understand about the fatigue....not sleeping on regular hrs. I my self was a cabin crew for a major airline for about 7 yrs .I totally know what it means to be exhausted mentally and physically. Those red eye flights ,those 13,14 hr flights with 300+ passengers...... after a few yrs u just cant take it any more .

[@vasiavasia1878]

Well said!! Truth 100% !! Thank you!

[@tenzinzompa4962]

Your video is short and to the point .👌👌👌dabong

[@dntraveler7612]

thx for sharing :) totally can relate

[@ashash1970]

I love it .. such a nice girl .. good luck with your coming future ...

[@AnAn-qd1wf]

I love your video. Actually, I've heard a lot about the pressure of being a Cabin crew but still I want to become a Cabin Crew but the thing is that my height is only 1m50. I would love to join Emirates and Qatar Airways but there is just only a little hope for me or even no hope at all if honestly.

[@Ant-tv2bl]

Nice video.. I truly understand your last point... Actually, I've realised the same after a year of flying... I'm still in aviation with another company as a structural engineer.... Happy to be out of the golden cage.....

[@calebdorval]

Being a cabin crew is really a lifestyle choice but you do sacrifice so much of your personal life for the company. Jet lag, poor sleep habits, constant schedule change will be a constant struggle. Thanks for sharing:)

[@carrielai9630]

I hope you have a good career ! I’m the next one to leave this company;) And I’m so happy for myself to make this decision!

[@dbsk06]

Thanks for this video. Officially removed all desire to become a flight attendant bc I can’t stand the fatigue and potential health problems

[@lanabanana9699]

Hi! Loved your video!!! I have a question tho, since you left Emirates after 2 years and you did not complete the 3 year conctract, did you have to pay a penalty?

[@rodris8461]

I guess most people become a cabin crew just for the glamour..They actually never got interested in aviation before, they just saw it as a means to make a buck and have a nice lifestyle... Hence why so many people leave after 2 or 3 years. Working in aviation is not for everybody..

[@jamdaer1480]

Rodrigo Riso for me I worked for emirates for nearly 4 years and I did it because it seemed cool and exciting to travel the world!

[@juanitamasian9414]

It's is a glamorous job but it is no different from being a domestic helper more so if you deal with rude and obnoxious passengers. Good for you leaving the company. All the best in the future. One door closes another door opens.

[@LL-dl9vx]

I have joined cabin crew job, because i love planes and sky. I wanted to be a pilot actually, but didnt have enough money to pay for the courses .However with this type of jobe you are not able to live your life as yours . You have to in standby mode. Which is not so easy. Finally i left , but whenever I board the plane I am moving towards the jump seat:-)

[@syedosama4265]

@@LL-dl9vx , that's great! At least you got a taste of it. Well, could you please help me how to apply for it ? I hope to get a reply from you. I want to ask something else too which I'll if you replied.

[@abc-vd1id]

@@jamdaer1480 it' seemed cool. ? Now it isn't ? That's the only thing stopping me from getting into it

[@Otter928]

I resigned two years back for the same reasons you have mentioned in the video. I moved out for a bit before I resign - it was better than staying in the accomodation but not good enough to keep me in Dubai. But there are times that I really miss it - the multinational crew, good teams and destinations. I never regret leaving Emirates, but I never regret joining it too. love from HKG.

[@paradiseparadise-wr1wc]

Nice what you v mentioned. So what do you think about flydubai?

[@kchain12]

You are so beautiful and soft spoken:)

[@ExoticEgyptianBeauty]

Thanks for sharing !

[@lazarcatalina1176]

It is clear that emirates demands too much and controls people life.But are the local companies who needs flight attandents.I heard from girls who are working in their own countries,that are only going few times per month.

[@davidf.2157]

Very informative!

[@kpasat]

Great video! I did my FI on May 9th and still waiting to hear back from them. I love getting to hear everyone's different perspectives. It helps me to understand what I may *potentially* be getting into :) How long did you work for Emirates?

[@JaieS]

Hi! sorry for the late reply :) I stayed in Emirates for exactly 2 years and 3 days

[@cloudnine585]

Jaie.S It seems like you missed the hours, minutes and seconds. Don't take me wrong, after listening to your discription about what your work life was all about. I think that I would have been counting down until I "escaped " from such a demanding routine. I hope that you are now content with your life. Regards from the UK.

[@JaieS]

I am, Thanks! :) Don't get me wrong, I loved my experience and the time there... but it wasn't for me. I recommend the job to other people to try because it was such an eye opening experience. I changed my world view! but... yeah it just was that. An amazing learning experience. If anything I respect the people who have been a cabin crew longer than me even more.. since it was something that i just couldn't take :)

[@wanjikuk7662]

Hey Katerina Pasat,did you join EK

[@touchlifecaresking1497]

Hi Katerina can we be friends? Lived in UAE.

[@deuxshit]

Hi Jaie, what avenues are you looking towards regarding your next job/field of work? I have been a crew too and would not want to go back given the choice. But I'm stuck trying to figure out what to do. Currently working as a yoga teacher but don't see myself doing it too long. Any suggestions and ideas... How have you been figuring out this gamut of finding work that you like after being a crew? Hope to hear from you soon 😊

[@JaieS]

I cant speak for everyone, but for now I'm figuring out what I want to do too myself. I have been more focused on getting back my health and becoming fit. A lot of the ex-crew in Korea teach english, or make their own classes using their instagram to recruit students who wants to get in to emirates or be a cabin crew in general. I have also seen other Crew become a secretary for big companies or law firms because its a job that considers being a cabin crew as proper work experience of their field. I will for sure make a video about this topic in the near future but the truth for now is, I'm figuring things out as a go at the moment. I hope this helps! sorry :)

[@deuxshit]

It's alright, thank you for reverting. Guess we're on the same boat

[@Ishi611]

I hear from a lot of cabin crew that their job is tough. I hope that you now have slower and happier life:)

[@robwright5940]

Very articulate.

[@tutudemo9514]

Very detailed and interesting

[@marycaroline9808]

so what new job are you tryin to pursue? :) but anyway goodluck n may you find your happiness!

[@FruityHachi]

watching "quit" videos just makes me have more compassion towards flight attendants not that i was rude to them to begin with, just that now i have some idea what they're going thru

[@somayakoutaa3952]

Happy for u, am a FA since 22years, ever since i joined the airline i didn't like the job but i was not brave enough to leave, Now i just got used to it, many passengers + colleauges are very rude and unpolite yes very true what made me feel so bad longtime ago but guess what? now i have no more feelings about these silly people, i just continue my service as if they're not exist and when i reach home or the hotel i enjoy my live as if i didn't hear anything or nothing had happened All the best for u darling in your new life journey

[@doradoluckydragon9029]

Can u go in the the city? Or it's all controlled by the company (where to stay, go, curfew)?

[@iarshintasudjana4382]

You speak English well....what subject did you take? Wish you all the best to pursue your next career❤

[@wasimjaan3300]

You are not there anymore😔 but wishing you all the best🤗🤗😇

[@tmazi2212]

So current and former flight attendants/crew what are the best airlines? I was impressed with passenger videos but I kept seeing videos like this and I wouldn't want to support such businesses. Granted it will probably be years before I can fly to places I want to go but ideally I want to support businesses that actually take care of their staff.

[@husseinahmed7064]

I wish you the best of luck 🙂

[@thaildn6537]

Hi Jaie.s, You mentioned that you left EK because they changed policy and all. So what did they changed? Thanks for helpful video :)

[@JaieS]

There was a few, but mostly had to do with moving out situations, flight time and days off before leave, getting rid of R5a position and things like this :)

[@lavagurl9561]

Just curious how long the application process is from when you first apply. My bf said his ex gf told him it was 3 years xxx

[@marlee.1]

Hi I just wanted to know if you used the same cv both times you applied to be crew or if you changed it the second time you got through ?

[@rstgzl456]

in the beggining I was thinking like"hey she looks like korean but speak very good english even better than me " so then you said you used to teach english in Korea :D

[@blessedone1146]

A friend of mine working with Emirates, just recently I met her, n talked much. She told her experience that she once got sick,not because of tiredness bit because of "woman monthly period time" that caused by the air pressure up in the sky most of the time. Thats it.

[@azr6288]

Hats off to you 2 years omg

[@Ayesha288]

Im from dibai and What you said about rude customers is in all goverment jobs where you have to offer a service i work in desk job and we see this daily , even doctors teachers nurses clerks receptionists call centers its normal

[@xyzshanee]

Omg. I feel you. Ex-EK crew here.

[@basketela-2385]

Hi! Can I ask what were the fees and penalties you had to pay for under serving the 3-year contract? I wasn’t able to find anything elaborating on this online :/ thank you!

[@JH-od5rt]

Good video. I'll start to have a lot more sympathy for the flight crews now.

[@shenayagunasekara640]

Hi sis , i like your video but i want to say something i dont think is there anything without problems or strees or etc...(that is the life) so the main thing is no matter what we do if we can enjoy the moment and live happy ☺️ hehe.... lots of love from 🇱🇰 🙏

[@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586]

Well said.

[@sheilakaur8119]

It's funny but I can relate even tho I am not cabin crew; fact is lots of expats, particularly single women, leave UAE cos they feel burdened to be a 'mom-like', when all they want to be is a professional. And yes, it can get physically and emotionally draining trying to get others to see as professional and not merely a representative of your gender and class to give you some room to personalise, and so sometimes the best thing to do is leave. I did.

[@wildmenofborneo7413]

It’s amazing how a big company really doesn’t care or do they really care what their employees goes through in every days work they do😳anyway put it this way,everything we do i life it’s can tough n some are not👌so everyone have a different level how to overcome the difficulties thing in general 🙏so we do all have a choice where n when n what we want to do in the future🙏most important is to find n to be some place that once can find suitable place or jobs that might some peace I hope but in the long run it’s will bring some satisfaction in every purpose for what we do👌btw I have been in yrs shoe b4✈️so been there done that👌I wish to all future cabin crew to b✈️do take every single challengers as a part of life as long u don’t do wrong bad thing 👌anyway listening to some motivation video s online could help to find the right path n take every steps one time at a times 🙏🙏🙏trust me maybe one day it’s will b ok🙏🙏🙏I hope this might help👌🙏👌best of luck to u in the future 🙏