What do you think of flight attendants?

[Anonymous]

Do you think its low to want to be flight attendant? Do you think flight attendants are pilots slave? Do you think flight attendants are maids?

I want to be flight attendant but my dad doesn't allow me to. I think its cause my grandfather was a pilot and my auntie is the ceo of the airline company i want to join.

Yes

No

[Anonymous]

Being a flight attendant, I believe, is a very hard job on more than one level. It is just a euphemism of being a waitress or so. You serve people, hear them complain, and collect the garbage. Only those who are very patient can do it. Also, some airlines force female attendants to wear a lot of make up, which is a stupid thing and an objectification of these women. And even if you are having a really bad day, you have to smile at people. Healthwise, since you are aboard for long, you may experience health issues such as dry skin or even international viruses lol.

Of course many people choose to be flight attendants because they like it, but this is what I have seen.

[Hidden_P]

I think it's a cool job. You get to see the world and you get to keep yourself in good condition. Most people get stuck behind a desk thinking too much about deadlines and not enough about their waistline (myself included). But being a flight attendant especially for British Airways they are extremely strict on your appearance and it would motivate you to look your best. Plus, you are paid to see the world.

There are much worse jobs.

[Mustachekitteh]

I respect them because all the time changing and probably sleepless nights. That would kill me. Plus having to deal with some passengers would drive a person mad.

It also seems awesome as hell because you get discounts on any flight. You get to travel more often than most, meet interesting people, etc.\

Plus even if your not one. Roll playing as one sounds hot as well. Hehehe ^^

[Ashley34]

Why do you care what strangers think? Do what you want to do. I have had a lot of people ask why one of my majors is philosophy but gat the end of the day I could care less about their opinions. I have to spend the rest of my life working the job not them

[Asker]

Not strangers. My dad. Plus he's the one whos going to be paying for the school if he says no then i can't be a flight attendant

[Applefan1]

Being a flight attendant is a fine job. Depending on the airline there maybe chances for promotion as well. I was thinking of being a flight attendant for Air New Zealand as they treat people very well and have had awards for being the world's best airline.

[oldanddecrepid]

Seeing as you are joining the family business... I highly doubt you would be treated like a slave.

However, being a flight attendant is a good job, more interesting than most because you would get to travel.

[Asker]

Not actually the family business. My dad has never joined the airline companies. He was a banker then an architect and now he owns several hotels, gas stations and banks. So probably he wants me to follow his steps, I don't know

[oldanddecrepid]

That may be the case... however, becoming a flight attendant would not preclude you from being a business person like your father.

I am sure he started small and then worked his way up to who he is today... you may start as a flight attendant, and then evolve from there... perhaps you will become more involved in the airline business or it will lead you to something else?

The best thing is... at least you have some initiative to do something that you want. He should see the good in that first! You may very well end up in the family business someday... but he should be happy that you have chosen a profession and want to stick with it!

[oldanddecrepid]

Thanks for the MH, Cheers!

[madhatters4]

Do you think flight attendants are pilots slave?
no... are mcdonald's employee's ronald mcdonald's slave?

Do you think flight attendants are maids?
no... are waiters restaurant maids?

I think a flight attendant is just that. An attendant on a plane. She is paid to distribute food and drink, answer questions, aid in safety, deal with issues on the plane, etc.

[DeltaDanner]

You serve people, but you are no slave. You are courteous and kind and helpful. I see no shame in the flight attendant career, and you shouldn't either.
You would travel, help others, and (hopefully) bring happiness to those around you. That sounds great!

[Hans222]

Haha in the good old times where "the captain" was a very important person, some stewardesses loved to be "his slave"... it's like bosses having a relationship with their secretary 8)
But I think those times are behind us... and though it can be long days I think the advantage of being a flight attendant is that you see some places "free of charge". Going there is your job but being there is for free :D

[abc3643]

Vote Yes or No to what?

I don't have a problem with you being a flight attendant, but it can be a tough job in which you don't have a real life coz you often live in hotels. Consider a different job in the airline industry... My dad used to work for TWA based out of JFK in New York City, so I remember the industry very well...

[TripleAce]

Your family is on a high horse

Tell them to get down from it and recognize every employee plays a part in the success of a company... if your aunt can't see that, she's a bad CEO

Without flight attendants, the pilot would have no plane to fly since the hospitality would be garbage

[abundantlyrich]

Yes its a good job to have if u get to work for air nz, Emirates, or Qantas. With good safety records and zero crash history. 😅. The perks of the job is visiting diff countries, meeting people (if you love meeting diff kinds of ppl) and experience diifff cultures. If I had my way, I would bevome one but these days they have made it more demanding.

[meatballs21]

It is nowhere near as glamorous as it was back in the golden age of air travel.

It is essentially being a flying waitress (albeit with the need for the evacuation procedures) as reflected by the low pay.

Source: me, former air travel industry employee

[Jackblue]

I kind of pity them because they spend their lives in the confined space that an airplane is and never wake up in the same bed each night. They are not maids because maids do not have any control over their customers. It however, is a federal offense to disobey a flight attendant if they tell you to jump out the window you must do exactly that.

[Xelebrum]

I think your dad is against it because he doesn't consider it to be an ambitious goal. But if being a flight attendant will make you happy, then go for it. :)

[Asker]

Yea probably cause he used to be the ceo of the biggest company in my country. He doesn't want to see his daughter being a flight attendant

[tenchu11]

I mean if he was the CEO think he could do better for you

[springocelot]

one of my aunts was a flight attendant for Emirates
she really liked it because you stop over in exotic countries and wear the cute uniform, lol

i don't think their maids. i'm sure they do a lot more than what the average person thinks they do

[BertMacklinFBI]

its not low, there are people who dream of being a flight attendant because they don't mind serving passengers while traveling the world.

just make sure to hook it up with the food and drinks :P hahaa

[LittleSally]

I think it's cool being a flight attendant. I hear they make tones of money but also have to travel always, almost never be home and are constantly tired and live basically in hotel rooms.

[Anonymous]

"I think its cause my grandfather was a pilot and my auntie is the ceo of the airline company i want to join. "

Sounds like your father wants you to dream bigger given the history of your family members.

[ShaeNielson]

What am I answering no or yes to?

I think being a flight attendant is fine. I mean, I'd go for being a pilot since flight attendants basically are up-air maids, but there is nothing at all wrong with being one.

[lime_rampljuset]

If you have what it takes to manage hundreds of people during emergency situations, you like to travel and serving others, you can be one. I wanted to be one, but I would not be able to study, that's why I joined the law enforcement.

[MysteriousFlower]

I don't think he wants his daughter in a certain career. You should do what you are capable of, which you can.

[CityBoy773]

Hell do what makes you happy, but why you father against it so much?

[Asker]

Cause I wouldn't be making as much as he does

[CityBoy773]

I get that he trying to look it for you, but it's your choice an money not his.

[Asker]

he's the one whos going to be paying for the school. Its his money

[Sara413]

It's a decent job. If you think you'd enjoy it when do it. One perk is being able to fly cheap on your off days :)

[ixi10]

They're just maids in the air. Why would anyone want to risk their life to serve other people? Don't get it

[523206720]

I am scared of riding planes and would be even more scared of standing on one and passing food around while I'm at it. Would not want to be one.

[jakeofalltrades]

I don't think it would be a bad job, you get to fly all over the world and you get paid to do it. however you need to be prepared to deal with a lot of assholes,

[Asker]

Thats what i told him (my dad) he still doesn't let me be one

[jakeofalltrades]

if you want just do it, he can't control you for life

[JuicyBrain]

It's just a job... I don't think maids should be judged either.

[JuicyBrain]

By the way, which question are we supposed to answer?

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

No it's not low to want be a flight attendant , just follow your dreams in life.

[Anonymous]

I think flight attendants are pretty hot.
Best thing about flying ever.
You should go for what you want - you're an adult, daddy has no say.

[Asker]

My dads paying for the school so if he says no then who would be paying?

[Opinion Owner]

You work your ass off in another job to make money, or apply for a student loan.
You never get what you want by not taking risks.
So daddy wants you to take a college degree... just do it, and go for the life you want later.
That way, you'll still have an educational safeguard if the flight attendant turns out to be not for you anyway.

You make your own way in life... but you may have to make a few detours.
Very few people in the world get everything they want right away and all at once.

[Asker]

here's the thing, i always get what i want and this feels like I don't know it feels really weird knowing that this is the first time in my life dad doesn't let me or give me what i want

[Opinion Owner]

That's when you grow up and become independent.
If everything comes easy to you through life, you just become accustomed and entitled.
Being told no, will build your character into a much more likeable person.
You should still go for your dreams, but make your own way.

[Anonymous]

No it's not low and you're not a 'slave'. Flight attendants are needed too, without them a flight would probably be even more shitty than it already is.

Also, I personally think that you should do whatever YOU think is best for you and feel like doing.

[RationalMale]

My impression? It's a fairly respectable job, particularly for someone in their 20's. Probably a little less respectable for someone in their 30's.

[oracle12c]

Flight attendant is a fine job, I don't see it as something low.

[Princessofpersia]

I respect them. I mean having to put up with annoyed people all day

[tenofthepeaks]

then if she's the CEO, she can help you get a job. no it's not low.

[dudeman]

i see flight attendants as waitress

[COCOCHANEL]

it's a glamorous and respected job

[GrigoriYRasputin]

Flight attendants are hot.

[bubbletrouble]

They all have been great people to me

[astroidblues]

I think flight attendants are flight attendants

[planetnumb]

very hectic job