Plavt wrote:Those who are honest with themselves might actually conclude this is not the job or life-style for them.
During my training, a lot have started questioning themselves as to why they chose this job after learning all the downside of being a cabin crew, during training. 1 had actually quit after just over a week of training. I've known of many who quit just after a few flights.
Rarely, but it does happen, that you'd see trays flying around in the galley and seniors correcting you brutally in front of passengers making you feel embarrassed BIG TIME. Although they can be reported, imagine the emotional stress you go through with this.
Prospective candidates need to do a lot of research before embarking on a career like this. We're not trying to bring the morale of prospective candidates but are merely stating what we know. It's a harsh world but people like me are surviving with a positive mindset. Even so, I don't think I will stay in this industry for long. It's already taking a toll on my health and I'm only over 20! I'm accepting the fact that it is not a job for me in future.
Also, don't depend solely on this forum. 90% of the people here are NOT already in the job. They do not know the exact description of training and working onboard yet. They only know a lot about interview rounds if they have gone through them already. Even so, a lot of interview procedures, despite any airline, changes through time.
Therefore, if you really want this job badly, take the time to Yahoo! and Google about the job. There are heaps of information just a few typing and clicks away. The world wide web is incredibly filled with information. Make full use of it.
Having worked shifts and amongst the public most of my life I know just what you mean. So many here see the 'positive aspect' without considering the reality. The airline as many other employers to some degree deserve some of the blame as they will advertise their vacancies with a 'positive image'. 
