12am, thanks alot for it. It is a very good info and it lets people to think before taking that job as long term career12am wrote:Wintery, can I get your email...I have a lot of questions to ask. PM me . Thanks.Wintery wrote:Hi, I have to agree with Adel abt the short-term career in SQ as a cabin crew. I graduated from STC many years back, but tendered my resignation without even going to my 1st solo flight. Reason being, i was too intimidated by my SNY flights...the team was unfriendly, the LSS actually wanted my buddy and me to introduce ourselves to each and every team member and remember their names! Once crew even scolded me coz I dun remember her name... I would advise those who is keen to fly, to have some working experience b4 embarking on a flying career. That is to prepare u for the "zapping" or politics in SQ. I was too "green" as that was my 1st job...duno how to handle the situations...ADEL wrote:I'm actually an ex-SIA Gals. It will still sepends on the judges whether they like you or not. Like me, I'm on the plump side, 1.61m weighing at 58kg but considered myself quite sweet looking that I manage to get in only one attempt. I quit after flying for 3 years. It's true that this is not so glamorous but humiliating job. During my 3 years stay, jealousy fight was common among female crew. They will find faults with you if you're better than them, make things difficult for you etc..... Now I'm a young mother of 2, do not encourage you all to fly for long term, SIA is just a stepping stone B4 you proceed another step higher.....
Looking back, i did regret somehow...but even if i am still in SQ, i would only fly for a few years and resign. I feel that it is not a long-term career for women, especially if u wana settle down and have kids. My sis had to resign when she was pregnant...obviously there is no ground jobs for pregnant crew! After giving birth she resume flying as a flying mother (after 2 mths of training)..But ask yourselves gals: How many times are you going to resign when pregnant and go back flying?? You won't have any income during the 1 year (being pregnant and confinement), whereas working in a ground job entitles u to maternity benefits. You kids will need your attention and care when they grow up too; surely u'll wana be there for them whenever they need u..?Trust me, husbands would prefer their wives to hold a ground job once they're married. My sis is currently searching for one now, for the benefit of their kid. They can't afford to have both husband and wife flying and not being around with their kid most of the time. My bf is a tech crew with SQ; some of his colleagues have gfs who are crew...and the ironical thing is, these gals actually are tired of flying and wana resign after married! I suppose flying become more of a mundane task after many many years...u've been to almost all the countries in the world countless times, whats new? The rest period overseas are not as "attractive" as before, abt 1-2days...how far can u travel to sightsee then?
As for the men who are eager to be flight stewards... well, ask urself if u are willing to work in the galley most of the time, heating meals, serving drinks...Prospects for males are not as great, as their promotions are much slower. My batch boys are still FS after 7 years of flying!
As for those eager to try out JAL, they're stricter than SQ in training. No coloured hair, must always be in office attire (with jackets) and covered shoes. Must bow to instructors whenever u see them. Can't wear perfume at work (as some pax dun like scents)..blah blah... Training will be abt 2 mths in Singapore, and 2 mths in Tokyo (aircraft training). Have to wake up very early everyday to travel to training centre. There is no bond when u train in Singapore, but once in Tokyo, there'll be a bond of 6mths (during my time). If u break the bond, will have to pay $2000. A few of my batch gals broke their bond after 2 mths of flying.
Lastly, being a cabin crew may look glamourous on the outside, but it's not as easy a job as you gals think. Tough pushing the meal carts, getting backache, attending to demanding passengers and the politics. Of course, some crew are really nice, and one get to travel places and experience many cultures. Most cabin crew who stayed on because they've been in this line for many years...the entry level at those times were 'N' and 'O' Levels. If they were to come out of SQ, what kind of jobs can they do? Are they willing to take up jobs with a mere salary of $1500? I doubt so..if i were them, i'd stay on too. It's a quote from my brother-in-law who is a "victim" in this aspect.
So people, do make full use of your degrees/ diplomas in other aspects ya? Build up a career thats long-lasting... flying is just a phrase of one's life. Gain the experience and move on.....
Good luck to u all....
Dear Sheryl,Sheryl wrote:Plavt, TeaHouse, biscotti_girl, zoergal, serembanboy, thanks for the heartwarming replies and useful tips. Really appreciate the help from you guys/gals. After a few days, i thought of many things, hope you could spare some time for them below. Thanks!!
Although we're given time to prepare for the kebaya, do we need to bring the ladies' equipment (hair dryer, mirror, etc) cos i believe dozens of us will be eye balling these things if we share a common equipment. Need to put light makeup for the water confidence test?
How do we know that the kebaya fits our bodyshape? Will there be explanation on how to wear the uniform properly? What if we couldn't find a suitable one?
How about the shoe? Will it be provided there?
Lastly, what is SIA looking for during the kebaya walking with the tray?
oceanmist, at least you got to share the joy and excitement with your friends on spot. Those i knew in round 1 got booted, so now kinda of alone. Maybe i'll join you and your group to hunt for the swim suit if the time is okay cos i attending some eye seminar at singapore national eye center on sat afternoon. Anyway i will pm you my number In the mean time, i'll try to practise swimming with contacts lenses on. And by the way, all the girls there are slim and busty, less me.
Also my tests are on tuesday, maybe we could go together?
Cheesie, congrats!! All the best to you, we'll be waiting for your good news!!
12am wrote:Hi Matt10, Shreked, Plavt & Chai Ching,
I wish to say thanks to you all for your nice comments, but it should be dedicated to Wintery and Adel, as they the one who wrote them. I just re-post them as i feel it is good information. I too, like many others out there, have a lot of doubts in my head as well.
I too, dream of becoming a FA since high school, but my friend, a SIA pilot, stop me for the similar story he told me and some unmentioned stories. He ask me to think about that when I am more mature. So I went to study university.
Like Emy01 in her post at http://www.singaporeexpats.com/forum/ft ... c-795.html , I made the decision of going on with postgraduate studies and now in a research job. Research is extremely hard job, it's a 24/7 job - because you are paid to think and research what does not seem to exist yet. It challenges your every single day. But the experinces gained can make you a stronger person. After all, research is a skills and knowledge of that area that you accumulate.
I wanted to enjoy life while I still young, and build my career after 30+. I don't see research as my long term career, I don't find it suit me. But with the experinces I'm gaining now, I believe I can do many other things. I wanted to try some other things after my this job. The dream of being FA still there. My opinion to share with many uni graduates, there is no wrong choice of what you choose to do, it's a matter what you think is important to you to make your life happy at that time. Although I won't make FA my long term career, I believe it's a hard work too, but also believe being a FA can add more, good or bad, into my life. I am still considering it, I need to do more research in this issue, so I can make a wise desicion later to be or not to be. I don't know that many FA, so I really wanted to know more about FA life. So hopefuly any current FA can share their good or bad experinces to us :")
Hey whuiskas,whuiskas wrote:Hey,
I went for the april recruitment at suntec and they told me, like the rest of the guys, to wait two weeks for mail..but its not here! =(( Is it email or snail mail? I keep getting paranoid about lost mail..or maybe someone there was using my form to catch the icing sugar off his frosted donut and left a coffee mug stain on it, then decided to throw it away.. wahh..
Any chance I might have missed my date for the 2nd round already? What to do..what to do..?
Whuiskas
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