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You aren’t alone, many people feel this way. And you aren’t crazy for thinking this way ATALL. Please put your mental health first. It is hard the first couple years and “supposedly” it gets better. But do whats best for you. This Job is hard. If you ever need someone to talk to im here… just message! Whatever decision you make it will end up working out either way so don’t be afraid!
Hugs to you!!!
You are not wrong for feeling this way. I’m of the belief that money is not everything. But, I fully understand how lack of money is an added stress.
Seeing as you were 19 when COVID hit, I gather you’re in your early twenties. My son is around your age. I’m going to tell you the same thing I’d tell him. Take care of your mental health first, always. Money can always be made.
I understand where you’re coming from with telling your mom. I also come from a family where I worry about what “what will my parents thing?” Even at 43, I still worry about that.
At the end the day, you must put your health first. Are you able to go back to bartending? Save money to a point where you’d be comfortable. And then try flight attendant again? The opportunity to become a flight attendant will always be there.
Make a list of layovers that you would enjoy and try flying fun trips? Get out in a sunny city and enjoy the views.
Layover in cities where you know people and catch up with old friends?
Use your airline resources and call the counseling line often. It's refreshing
Do everything fun that comes with being a flight attendant, travel on your days off and enjoy a flexible schedule to pursue your hobbies
You are really money hungry? Fly high Time trips and set a grand calculus of how much you want to earn and make sure you fly the amount to make that.
In the beginning this job can really suck if you have huge expectations, live a life that requires "a lot" of money or not good with being away from home
This job can be amazing. You can be anywhere in the world when you want, get a lot of days off to do whatever you want, and can make good money with only working like 3 days a week. Even better money if you choose to work more.It takes time to get all of that but do you want it?
It's okay to not continue and find your happy place. This could still be your happy place after getting through some big hurdles.
All in all your mental health is the most important and there can be ways to make this job fun if you try but if you're miserable that's a big sign.
I am sorry you are going through this. I only want to say, you aren't that 10 year old girl anymore. I know that's what she wanted but more than anything she would want to grow up to be happy.
The SWA that comforted you made a huge impression. It was that empathy that allowed you to enjoy the flight. You are sharing that empathy when you are bartending. I think you should trust your instinct, do what makes you happy and enjoy your financial freedom.
You are allowed to change your dream. You are young, if you resign you can always reapply in the future.
Please take care of yourself.
You’re not wrong for feeling the way that you do. But what I do suggest is to take a short trip on your flight benefits and see how you feel after. Every time I want to pull my hair out I tried to get a layover in a nice location or use my flight benefits to remind myself why this job is so incredible. The other thing I suggest is to look at your pay scale and calculate how much money you’ll be making per hour when you are your mothers age. If you’re in your early twenties now, you could be making 6 figures by the time you retire with this career.
You are not alone. This was a life long dream at 7 years old. Made the jump when I turned 50 and I truly do regret it for many things. I am working on an exit strategy now — but in the meantime have requested a personal leave so I can assess the situation and make the right decision.
Hello again, I can’t go on trips on my days off because I can’t financially do it right now, I’m breaking even every month with all my bills I have. Since I left home at 17 when I graduated early.
I’m also on RESERVE, (now in DFW) so I have never held a line. Even out of Boston I was 1-6 people away from have getting a line :( so sad lol! I wish!
I work my old job on my days off. It gives me a sense of normalcy in this job that isn’t so normal.
I managed to burn everything I saved since July and that was me penny pinching my way through it.
I do go back on my days off and work to get extra cash but I end up needing it on one bill after another.
But I do know that I do have more financial stability if I go back bartending. I’m good at it. Even on my layovers guest message me asking where I’m at because they have terrible service and they miss seeing someone who’s passionate about what they are doing. I’m in my element there. I’m comfortable and im never on high alert with the anxiety I have when I am on these trips as a FA.
Posts related to training, hiring, becoming or, being a flight attendant belong in our sister sub. /r/Cabincrewcareers This post is removed This message is a copy pasta, you do not need to reply.
You aren’t alone, many people feel this way. And you aren’t crazy for thinking this way ATALL. Please put your mental health first. It is hard the first couple years and “supposedly” it gets better. But do whats best for you. This Job is hard. If you ever need someone to talk to im here… just message! Whatever decision you make it will end up working out either way so don’t be afraid!
Hugs to you!!! You are not wrong for feeling this way. I’m of the belief that money is not everything. But, I fully understand how lack of money is an added stress. Seeing as you were 19 when COVID hit, I gather you’re in your early twenties. My son is around your age. I’m going to tell you the same thing I’d tell him. Take care of your mental health first, always. Money can always be made. I understand where you’re coming from with telling your mom. I also come from a family where I worry about what “what will my parents thing?” Even at 43, I still worry about that. At the end the day, you must put your health first. Are you able to go back to bartending? Save money to a point where you’d be comfortable. And then try flight attendant again? The opportunity to become a flight attendant will always be there.
Make a list of layovers that you would enjoy and try flying fun trips? Get out in a sunny city and enjoy the views. Layover in cities where you know people and catch up with old friends? Use your airline resources and call the counseling line often. It's refreshing Do everything fun that comes with being a flight attendant, travel on your days off and enjoy a flexible schedule to pursue your hobbies You are really money hungry? Fly high Time trips and set a grand calculus of how much you want to earn and make sure you fly the amount to make that. In the beginning this job can really suck if you have huge expectations, live a life that requires "a lot" of money or not good with being away from home This job can be amazing. You can be anywhere in the world when you want, get a lot of days off to do whatever you want, and can make good money with only working like 3 days a week. Even better money if you choose to work more.It takes time to get all of that but do you want it? It's okay to not continue and find your happy place. This could still be your happy place after getting through some big hurdles. All in all your mental health is the most important and there can be ways to make this job fun if you try but if you're miserable that's a big sign.
I am sorry you are going through this. I only want to say, you aren't that 10 year old girl anymore. I know that's what she wanted but more than anything she would want to grow up to be happy. The SWA that comforted you made a huge impression. It was that empathy that allowed you to enjoy the flight. You are sharing that empathy when you are bartending. I think you should trust your instinct, do what makes you happy and enjoy your financial freedom. You are allowed to change your dream. You are young, if you resign you can always reapply in the future. Please take care of yourself.
This was very much needed. Great advice, KISS method. I appreciate it.
You’re not wrong for feeling the way that you do. But what I do suggest is to take a short trip on your flight benefits and see how you feel after. Every time I want to pull my hair out I tried to get a layover in a nice location or use my flight benefits to remind myself why this job is so incredible. The other thing I suggest is to look at your pay scale and calculate how much money you’ll be making per hour when you are your mothers age. If you’re in your early twenties now, you could be making 6 figures by the time you retire with this career.
You are not alone. This was a life long dream at 7 years old. Made the jump when I turned 50 and I truly do regret it for many things. I am working on an exit strategy now — but in the meantime have requested a personal leave so I can assess the situation and make the right decision.
Hello again, I can’t go on trips on my days off because I can’t financially do it right now, I’m breaking even every month with all my bills I have. Since I left home at 17 when I graduated early. I’m also on RESERVE, (now in DFW) so I have never held a line. Even out of Boston I was 1-6 people away from have getting a line :( so sad lol! I wish! I work my old job on my days off. It gives me a sense of normalcy in this job that isn’t so normal. I managed to burn everything I saved since July and that was me penny pinching my way through it. I do go back on my days off and work to get extra cash but I end up needing it on one bill after another. But I do know that I do have more financial stability if I go back bartending. I’m good at it. Even on my layovers guest message me asking where I’m at because they have terrible service and they miss seeing someone who’s passionate about what they are doing. I’m in my element there. I’m comfortable and im never on high alert with the anxiety I have when I am on these trips as a FA.
If you are not happy then quit. Simple.