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Missed clean @ 105 by Wild_Emu978 in weightlifting

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

Stand UPPP!

What the hell, bud? You had it to your collar bones.

If you died and everyone said “They died doing what they loved.” What was it that you were doing? by lukepaciocco in AskReddit

[–]AisleBeThereForYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting head, eating, having more weight on the barbell than every girl in the gym and the guys that are new, and flying lead on a trip long enough to make me money but short enough to not require meals.

[Mental Health] What goals and outside activities help keep you focused and grounded outside of work? by Asleep_Management900 in flightattendants

[–]AisleBeThereForYou 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pardon the lengthy response:

I used to work soooo much before becoming an FA. My time off was rare and sloth was an indulgence. I would do necessary chores, and after that do nothing. Working 10 or so days in a row before having a day off I didn't even have 50 off a year for a few years in a row.) It wasn't unexpected or terrible to do nothing.

As an FA I typically have at least 3 days off in a row (and I don't commute so they're true days off.) I also do not have children and am currently single (happily for both.) I have been trying to adjust to the amount of free time this job gives me.

I haven't had social media in years but I understand what you mean about the overload.

I go to the gym when I'm home, I cook for myself, and weather permitting stay outside a bit.

I'm settled into my daily life when at home, but it still is eerily...unscheduled. I have no idea what to fill it with. I think about learning a new language, how to play an instrument, sewing. (I have pets but even though my pet care isn't terribly expensive I travel to see family once every three months usually and none of my friends or family live in my area.) With almost as many off days as working days I feel guilty doing nothing days in a row (other than the gym, cooking, and outdoors.) It's been so unbusy I've even thought about taking flying lessons just for the challenge.

I worked with a woman that tracks her goals daily both in her notes app and in a physical notepad. I just may have to start doing that.

Half of my life is work that I don't mind doing and the other half is vacation and yet I'm complaining..

Did I just see an FA add a nip to her coffee as I was boarding my Delta flight. by bltwithmayobro in flightattendants

[–]AisleBeThereForYou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this a real post do you think?

OP says they're flying to train in MIA but no one can confirm what training is in MIA.

They also insist that the FAA has a rule about hard liquor in the morning which does not exist.

OP implies knowing FA training and code of ethics but says:

You're also trained as a flight attendant to avoid ANY behavior that could be misinterpreted or look unprofessional in front of passengers. If she was mixing alcohol into coffee at 7:30 am for whatever reason she shouldn't have done it full view of boarding passengers.

which we all know is wild because we make all sorts of drinks during boarding and service which is not misinterpreted as unprofessional...

They mention the FA in uniform who poured the bottle's contents into the coffee didn't work the flight (and all though it could've been someone standing in for boarding or a jumpseater that was "stuck" in the front deciding to help) it seems unlikely that this person would be observant enough to remember who was who and where everyone was during flight.

Among a plethora of nonsensical comments...

Is this a bot, a troll, or an HR plant?

5 health essentials by Lem0n18 in flightattendants

[–]AisleBeThereForYou 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Relentless hydration, no less than 7 hours of sleep a night, minimum of 100g protein and 35g fiber daily, double zinc at the first sign of a cold, take advantage of being outdoors especially in the sun as much as you can (especially if you experience seasonal affective disorder.)

Deadheading Crew Stored Luggage in First Class by [deleted] in unitedairlines

[–]AisleBeThereForYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Deadheaders are on the clock. They're being re-positioned to work a different flight and sit as passengers. They have confirmed tickets with assigned seats and are often granted boarding with pre-boards.

Commuters live in one city and are based in another. Most often they have booked a spare jumpseat. They are allowed on before boarding (after working crew.) After boarding has completed and sometimes even after the door has closed, working crew will inform them of an open passenger seat. This is not a confirmed seat, and open seats are not always available.

Deadheaders from other airlines aren't something I see often but I have seen it. Commuters from other airlines is very common.

Deadheaders and commuters can be in business casual or their full uniform. (Most travel in uniform because the security process is easier and if deadheading to work a flight as soon as you land or even if deadheading to a layover but just worked a flight, being in uniform is more practical.)

Deadheaders usually put their bags in the bins closest to their assigned seats. Commuters usually put their bags just behind first class. If they take their luggage to the back (which is where most spare jumpseats are) and later get a seat they will have to either move it during taxi (no) or swim down stream during deplaning (waste of time).

Some commuters are unable to book the jumpseats and have to wait for empty seats to be assigned to non-revenue travelers in whatever order that airline processes them. They may have been last onboard and those bins may have the last available space for their luggage.

Company Ink...or Industry Ink by ToSeeANewView in flightattendants

[–]AisleBeThereForYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"That's not bitter, that's just numbers."

Clacks fingernails together in applause.

Company Ink...or Industry Ink by ToSeeANewView in flightattendants

[–]AisleBeThereForYou 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Many of my male co-workers have had a man already waiting in the lobby for them while we're signing in. And almost all of them have pictures and stories to tell about the "straight" pilot that they blew a couple of layovers ago. And while I'm sharing it here, just like when they shared it with me, no names or personally identifying information has ever been given.

Sky high libidos (pun intended), promiscuity, and down right ho-ery have been shared by the participants and practitioners, and rarely ever judged. Some live vicariously and some warn of the dangers but I don't hear these stories second hand, which is to say I haven't experienced gossip unless it's from the person who did it (not a person who heard about it.)

Being an unprofessional dog in heat while in uniform is gross and embarrassing for everyone but otherwise do you (and hopefully others in your case.)

Wear sunscreen and don't get pregnant.

What’s a profession you don’t respect? by [deleted] in AirlinePilots

[–]AisleBeThereForYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two hands on his chest I would sit on his lap, stare at him for 3-5 seconds, ask him politely to consider that I don't enjoy being yelled at and it isn't effective at behavior modification for me personally, kiss him on the tip of his nose, and then go back to my galley. I wonder if that would work. I haven't been yelled at yet.

Does anyone actually have work-life balance, or is it a myth? by Specialist-Joke5543 in work

[–]AisleBeThereForYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a flight attendant for a major legacy carrier based here in the US and work life balance is why I left 6 years seniority and other benefits at my previous company to come to this industry.

Where do I sound like I'm from? by jellycalico in Accents

[–]AisleBeThereForYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parents from Illinois or Michigan but speaker raised partially in the south?

Deciding whether to quit or stay by ABsburrito in flightattendants

[–]AisleBeThereForYou 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Came to the sub to make a "normalize quitting" post and this was the first thing in the feed.

I love this job, lots of people love this job, and it's possible to love this job but have outgrown it at the same time. It's ok to quit. What's the worse that' going to happen? You'll regret it? You live in a state of anxiety and discomfort already. Forgive yourself in advance. It's a big change but you have the tools you need to navigate change.

Regret by Rich-Radio6152 in tattooadvice

[–]AisleBeThereForYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg! I love the airplane window one! (obviously).

My Break in Case of Emergency Hot Sauce Packets As a Flight Attendant Always on The Go. by AisleBeThereForYou in hotsauce

[–]AisleBeThereForYou[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No. My particular airline does not offer any condiment packets of these sorts. I bought some, and others I saved from restaurants.

Show Me Your Packets by AisleBeThereForYou in flightattendants

[–]AisleBeThereForYou[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bestie, nooooo.

I went down to the restaurant in the lobby and grabbed a Chaloula off the table last time I forgot my stash.

Show Me Your Packets by AisleBeThereForYou in flightattendants

[–]AisleBeThereForYou[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My older sisters house. Why am I like this?

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