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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...der-reveals-s-REALLY-like-air-stewardess.html
Confessions of an air hostess: Rude passengers, exhaustion and the temptation of wild parties, former stewardess reveals the reality of life at 30,000ft
Hilary, of Singapore, wrote a reflection piece a year after she quit her job
She said she worked as a stewardess for Singapore Airlines for two years
The flight attendant quit last year and revealed the hardships of the job
She said flying from Singapore to Sydney is one of the worst flights
Hilary hated the rude passengers, long hours, the culture and the vices associated with the job
A former stewardess has given an insight into the not-so-glamorous life her high flying job as a flight attendant for Singapore Airlines.
In a recent blog post, the Singaporean woman, who only gave her name as Hilary, claimed she constantly encountered rude passengers while also dealing with the demands of the physically and emotionally draining job.
She wrote that it was 'so bad to a point where I used to cry before going on flights'.
Some of the worst parts included flights from Singapore to Sydney as well as the culture and the vices associated with the job. Among them being alcohol-fueled parties with co-workers after touch down.
A year after farwelling her cabin crew days, Hilary wrote about some of the trials she faced while working in what she described as a 'toxic environment' for two years.
'Once I did this flight to Sydney,' she wrote.
'It was a A380, it can take 399 passengers in economy class so you can imagine the chaos. Sydney flights are really, really tough.
'You practically walk all the way to Sydney and you work until your panties become a G-string.'
There were also the temptations of late night parties with her co-worker after surviving a long-haul flight.
'I think also another major (reason) why I left was because I hated the culture and the vices associated with this job. Flying can be bad especially if you end up falling into the life of vice,' Hilary wrote.
'It's temptation island - pretty girls, handsome boys, four star hotel rooms.
'Being surrounded in such a work environment you really really have to keep on guard and watch yourself to make sure you don't give in to temptations like drinking, smoking, etc. Not ALL crew drink and smoke and party but majority do.'
A year after quitting her high flying life as a flight attendant, Hilary wrote about some of the trials she faced while working in what she described as a 'toxic environment' for two years
Hilary pictured with her co-worker, whom she described as lovely ladies, on her last flight. She said that not all cabin crew members drink, smoke and party
Although she wrote that she had a 'love-hate relationship with the job', for the most part she recalls being miserable.
'I remember dragging my feet to work,' she said.
'The kind of fatigue a crew experiences is unlike normal fatigue. It's hard to explain, it's like a combination of physical fatigue, mental fatigue, being on your feet for hours and also the result of being stuck in a metal tube with low oxygen levels and breathing in recycled air filled with millions of germs.'
While she acknowledged the 'good money, the awesome food from different countries, the people I've met and the lessons I've learned', Hilary wrote that overall the job wasn't rewarding enough.
'30 years ago crew earned $SGD5000 [$AUD4744] a month. 30 years later they earn minimum $SGD3500 [$AUD3321] a month,' she claimed.
'On good months $SGD5000 but why is it that 30 years ago and now crew are earning the same? Actually less now.
'And the company keeps decreasing the allowances, super not worth it to fly now.'
A fresh-faced and eager Hilary pictured just during her training before beginning her two year stint as a flight attendant
Hilary pictured with the CEO of Singapore Airlines, Goh Choon Phong (left) and captioned the photo: 'I remember I worked with such nice crew that day'
While Hilary hopes to expel some of the misconceptions surrounding the job, she has offered some advice for those who are looking to join the industry.
'If you really want to survive in this job, the only way is to eat humble pie. There's no "explaining" yourself because in SIA [sorry I apologise] culture it is deemed as defensive and argumentative... So whatever or whoever corrects you, just say sorry & thank you,' she wrote.
'The only thing that people say that really hurts crew a lot is when they look down on us. They think being a stewardess is a lousy job, a job where people who are not smart/can't study do. Just a high class waitress serving and cleaning up after people.
'I really want to share these because I know a lot of girls are dying to join the airlines just like I did. And they really don't know what they're getting themselves into and it's too late to quit once they get a rude shock.'
Although the negatives seem to outweigh the positives, Hilary admits she had some good times too.
'It's not a BAD job. There are always two sides to something,' she wrote.
'Sometimes, passengers are really so sweet. They would buy food for the crew... and this simple thing makes us soooo happy because we feel like we are being appreciated and it’s a good way to score points too.'
Read more:
https://dayre.me/tieponytail/skRWRVxyYm
Confessions of an air hostess: Rude passengers, exhaustion and the temptation of wild parties, former stewardess reveals the reality of life at 30,000ft
Hilary, of Singapore, wrote a reflection piece a year after she quit her job
She said she worked as a stewardess for Singapore Airlines for two years
The flight attendant quit last year and revealed the hardships of the job
She said flying from Singapore to Sydney is one of the worst flights
Hilary hated the rude passengers, long hours, the culture and the vices associated with the job
A former stewardess has given an insight into the not-so-glamorous life her high flying job as a flight attendant for Singapore Airlines.
In a recent blog post, the Singaporean woman, who only gave her name as Hilary, claimed she constantly encountered rude passengers while also dealing with the demands of the physically and emotionally draining job.
She wrote that it was 'so bad to a point where I used to cry before going on flights'.
Some of the worst parts included flights from Singapore to Sydney as well as the culture and the vices associated with the job. Among them being alcohol-fueled parties with co-workers after touch down.
A year after farwelling her cabin crew days, Hilary wrote about some of the trials she faced while working in what she described as a 'toxic environment' for two years.
'Once I did this flight to Sydney,' she wrote.
'It was a A380, it can take 399 passengers in economy class so you can imagine the chaos. Sydney flights are really, really tough.
'You practically walk all the way to Sydney and you work until your panties become a G-string.'
There were also the temptations of late night parties with her co-worker after surviving a long-haul flight.
'I think also another major (reason) why I left was because I hated the culture and the vices associated with this job. Flying can be bad especially if you end up falling into the life of vice,' Hilary wrote.
'It's temptation island - pretty girls, handsome boys, four star hotel rooms.
'Being surrounded in such a work environment you really really have to keep on guard and watch yourself to make sure you don't give in to temptations like drinking, smoking, etc. Not ALL crew drink and smoke and party but majority do.'
A year after quitting her high flying life as a flight attendant, Hilary wrote about some of the trials she faced while working in what she described as a 'toxic environment' for two years
Hilary pictured with her co-worker, whom she described as lovely ladies, on her last flight. She said that not all cabin crew members drink, smoke and party
Although she wrote that she had a 'love-hate relationship with the job', for the most part she recalls being miserable.
'I remember dragging my feet to work,' she said.
'The kind of fatigue a crew experiences is unlike normal fatigue. It's hard to explain, it's like a combination of physical fatigue, mental fatigue, being on your feet for hours and also the result of being stuck in a metal tube with low oxygen levels and breathing in recycled air filled with millions of germs.'
While she acknowledged the 'good money, the awesome food from different countries, the people I've met and the lessons I've learned', Hilary wrote that overall the job wasn't rewarding enough.
'30 years ago crew earned $SGD5000 [$AUD4744] a month. 30 years later they earn minimum $SGD3500 [$AUD3321] a month,' she claimed.
'On good months $SGD5000 but why is it that 30 years ago and now crew are earning the same? Actually less now.
'And the company keeps decreasing the allowances, super not worth it to fly now.'
A fresh-faced and eager Hilary pictured just during her training before beginning her two year stint as a flight attendant
Hilary pictured with the CEO of Singapore Airlines, Goh Choon Phong (left) and captioned the photo: 'I remember I worked with such nice crew that day'
While Hilary hopes to expel some of the misconceptions surrounding the job, she has offered some advice for those who are looking to join the industry.
'If you really want to survive in this job, the only way is to eat humble pie. There's no "explaining" yourself because in SIA [sorry I apologise] culture it is deemed as defensive and argumentative... So whatever or whoever corrects you, just say sorry & thank you,' she wrote.
'The only thing that people say that really hurts crew a lot is when they look down on us. They think being a stewardess is a lousy job, a job where people who are not smart/can't study do. Just a high class waitress serving and cleaning up after people.
'I really want to share these because I know a lot of girls are dying to join the airlines just like I did. And they really don't know what they're getting themselves into and it's too late to quit once they get a rude shock.'
Although the negatives seem to outweigh the positives, Hilary admits she had some good times too.
'It's not a BAD job. There are always two sides to something,' she wrote.
'Sometimes, passengers are really so sweet. They would buy food for the crew... and this simple thing makes us soooo happy because we feel like we are being appreciated and it’s a good way to score points too.'
Read more:
https://dayre.me/tieponytail/skRWRVxyYm
