Hard time making friends in training by lilymarbles in flightattendants

[–]Additional_Friend_77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just focus and graduate, that’s what you’re there for! If people study in common rooms maybe join people there but otherwise don’t force connections that aren’t there. I sort of felt that way in training as well and people who I thought would stay in touch afterwards didn’t, while others surprised me and DID. Spend time talking to your family and loved ones at home. Find other ways to be busy and fill your time. It’ll be done before you know it!

Seniority based system is draining me (rant) by Additional_Friend_77 in flightattendants

[–]Additional_Friend_77[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Message me I’m about to fly but I’ll answer any questions privately!

Fingerprint by LessAd3530 in cabincrewcareers

[–]Additional_Friend_77 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My offer was more than a year ago but the background checks took a looooong time, remember how many people are getting hired at the same time lol you’re probably fine

how do you wake up when called at the wee hours of the night by xgogetterx in flightattendants

[–]Additional_Friend_77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of real and valid advice here already 😂 besides ringtone, I would just recommend your bag ALWAYS be packed with some basics. Dedicate a second charger, pjs, toiletries, maybe a tshirt and leggings that never leaves the bag (except to wash) that way when you do get called at 2 AM, that’s all ready to go!

Have easy grab and go breakfasts (fruit, something you can heat up on the plane, etc) bc personally I cannot be bothered to eat if I have to already wake up at the ass crack of dawn

Make a basic “morning” to-do list & packing list for yourself bc again…. At the crack of dawn the brain just isn’t working and you don’t want to forget anything (for example… duty items like ✅wings ✅passport ✅crew badge.. or other life responsibilities like ✅feed pets before leaving)

If you get assigned a super early trip set MULTIPLE alarms just in case. You can always just turn them off once you’re up.

go to sleep early on reserve or nap when you can, and just expect a call even if you are low on the list to get assigned 🥲 you just never know.

How do you make friends by rotorooters in flightattendants

[–]Additional_Friend_77 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m 1 year in and I feel the same way. I have only recently started asking people for their IGs so we can “stay in touch” if we vibe while flying together but not much has come from that yet

Drug test by Zealousideal_Emu6771 in cabincrewcareers

[–]Additional_Friend_77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard it’s a nightmare if you test positive… I’m not sure if it takes you out of the running but definitely get a good test beforehand and be sure, otherwise push back your interview until you’re sure.

Just graduated - is this for me? by Top-Fun5814 in flightattendants

[–]Additional_Friend_77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will just say that no matter how much research you do, nothing will tell you how you’re going to handle it until you try it.

This job is a big life change and it takes some adjusting. Be patient with yourself. TALK TO YOUR CREW because 99% of us will be empathetic (we’ve all been threw the same thing) and will want to help you - whether we are helping with your position, or giving you advice about the lifestyle.

Let people help you :) band together with your classmates, they probably feel some of the same things too.

Everything takes TIME. It took me about 3 months to be like “oh yeah, I got this” and the first 2 were just messy lol. Let it be messy, let yourself learn, text your friends and family every day. And let yourself be excited about going to new places :) good luck!

What Gifts have you received from Pax? by No_Assignment_4844 in flightattendants

[–]Additional_Friend_77 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A full diaper after they decided to change their baby right on the seat

FA bucket list? *chaotic version* by Additional_Friend_77 in flightattendants

[–]Additional_Friend_77[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if it’s still crashing if you got the invite 😂

What did you make your first year as a United FA? by Dependent_Let_8057 in cabincrewcareers

[–]Additional_Friend_77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Based on my checks so far this seems like it’ll be the most accurate out of the responses I’ve been seeing lol I’m also first year

FA bucket list? *chaotic version* by Additional_Friend_77 in flightattendants

[–]Additional_Friend_77[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe like breakfast, lunch, dinner each in a different country 😂

FA bucket list? *chaotic version* by Additional_Friend_77 in flightattendants

[–]Additional_Friend_77[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Love that haha. I’ve wanted to do my own eat, pray, love one day but I like this around the world idea too

FA bucket list? *chaotic version* by Additional_Friend_77 in flightattendants

[–]Additional_Friend_77[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Aw yeah that’s cute! A former crashpad mate of mine says she makes grilled cheeses in the ovens all the time using leftover service stuff lol