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by wawa2905 » Sat, 06 Sep 2008 3:21 pm
Its been ages since I last posted on this forum. I used to seek advices, express my thoughts n wonders, exchange views n obtain opinions frm fellow ppl here. I used to bang on how countless attempts I tried for this job n how I broke down knowing tat I got cut off at the very few last rounds. Finally at my 10th attempt I got in, somewhr last yr july. Was so exhilirated n so impatient to start training. Eager to start flyin back then to see the world. I always had tat impression flyin was so gona be easy, easy $, a career where u get paid to travel so what else can I ask for. As I started of my first few solos (flights), the truth revealed, it was so tough on me, huge culture shock where at times I broke down in the hotel room due to loneliness n fear. Fear always engulfed me on every flight I haf to report to. The 'seniority' culture, the 'thank u' n 'please'...'kowtow-ing' ...'sorries'..guess I use these words thousand of times tat I didnt realize at times I used then just for the sake to save my ass. It was a hard start, being a the most junior n under probation a lot of ppl will breathe down ur neck, interrogate u..blablabla..u always haf to keep on u ur feet. Ive always pictured that being a stewardess was easy, until wen I got in it was all abt being independent n a tough cookie esp working for SQ. I did ask myself, do I regret joining? All the effort of 10 attempts I went this far..am I gona quit halfway?
I was pushing myself to pass thru the probationary period of 6 mths and finally when it end, it was such a huge relief!! those fear on going for flights just dispersed slowly...since my 3rd mth flyin as I started to be confident n knoe wats my job. I slowly began to realize its not tat bad afterall. I still luv n enjoy the perks a stewardess gets like gettin to travel for free, get paid to sleep in posh hotel rooms, shopping, sightseeing..n many more whr no job can offer you. I started to get hang of it after a while, got immune wit the culture n expectation. Met ridicolous crew on board, crazy ones...demanding..all I did was to just ignore them. I felt better nowaydays, infact I start to enjoy n like this job.
Just some views to share my experience to those who wish to be part of this tough 'crew' world. To those who r like me who used to work previously would be easier for you to adapt n handle the job culture...I feel. But u gotta be real tough, its not all abt being glamourous, highly-paid, LV or longchamps bags, tiffany's etc...its all abt hard work n high tolerance.