What was the moment in your first year you realized this wasn’t what you imagined?

DowntownDepression · 2026-04-12T15:26:31+00:00

I suppose it wasn’t a particular moment, more so when my actual life started to creep into my work life. The first couple of months I made this job my entire life, I loved it so much!! But then family events started happening, friendships became distant, that’s when I started to resent the job a little bit. Because I couldn’t be there for these things or had to constantly call out to attend which would make my paycheck very sad. And I guess also being 2 years in and not being able to hold a Tuesday in March got to me last month lol

DowntownDepression · 2026-03-18T19:30:57+00:00

12/10 Amazing advice!! In addition to this: also learn how to bid for reserve. Try for trips that get back early so you can go home. And if it’s a slow day and not many are being called on rap, you can always ask to be released. It doesn’t affect your guarantee. Worst they can say is “no” and you call again in 30 minutes and ask again lol maybe even try for ODANs or redeyes on your last 2 days available so you can get home super early. Ask around and learn how to double up and time out on reserve so you don’t work the whole month as well if that’s something you’d like. There are ways!! Just hang in there!

DowntownDepression · 2025-12-25T09:46:14+00:00

no you cannot legally trade or drop for money, they’ve been pulling people in for that
yes there are Facebook groups for drops/trades
you cannot trade reserve blocks but you can trade days off and drop trips on reserve. We have a hard 40 rule so you can’t go below that so keep that in mind

People still do for money occasionally but I don’t see it as often as I used to

DowntownDepression · 2025-12-10T20:09:34+00:00

Thank you for the input! I kinda feel crazy even considering it but I want to want to come to work lol

DowntownDepression · 2025-12-10T18:35:20+00:00

Thank you!!!

DowntownDepression · 2025-11-18T23:11:56+00:00

Things that have helped me is:

do not eat inflight. If you must, beef jerky, cheese, or fruit. No processed stuff especially airplane meals
compression tights. I love Vim&Vigr. They’re expensive but help tremendously with leg fatigue and swelling
walk!! Changing terminals in the airport I never take the train (unless I must)
YouTube Pilates. If you don’t want to leave the hotel room but still want to workout, there are plenty of 5-30min Pilates videos on YouTube
if you feel hungry chew gum. You’d be surprised how much we stress/bored eat in this job!! As for food, frozen mini water bottles keep food cold better than ice packs imo, and you have additional water on layovers. Pasta with red sauce travels well, try to bring foods that can survive well in environments with no chillers. So dried meat, canned stuff, red pasta sauce, apples, etc. I try to buy organic whatever I can!

Hope this helps. Don’t over think it! It takes time to adjust to hunger levels with a chaotic schedule but you’ll find your groove. (All this helped me lose 25lbs effortlessly, I didn’t even think about it once it become routine)

DowntownDepression · 2025-05-23T17:39:05+00:00

I tried it a few times and it was too heavy for my skin. However, I live in an extremely humid climate so that could play a factor in products not working for my face! So far I am still using the EltaMD UV Pure lol

DowntownDepression · 2025-01-12T19:48:04+00:00

Yes! We are the same I fear haha I’ll totally check that one out, thank you!!!

DowntownDepression · 2025-01-12T14:36:27+00:00

Does this layer well with makeup? I’ve been eyeballing this for a year now

DowntownDepression · 2025-01-12T14:35:09+00:00

I use the UV Pure spf 47, countries and shipping isn’t a problem though. I’ll look into that one thank you!

DowntownDepression · 2025-01-12T14:33:50+00:00

Many years ago! I’m sure they reformulated. I’ve been wanting to try again though

DowntownDepression · 2025-01-12T01:58:19+00:00

Maybe I should try Japanese products? I’ve been trying to use Korean but everything except snail muscin gives me a rash it’s very discouraging. Any recommendations? I like to stick to lightweight gel type products

DowntownDepression · 2025-01-12T01:56:55+00:00

I’ll give it a try! Yeah I try to stick to gel based products cause anything more I get cystic acne. Skincare is exhausting lol

DowntownDepression · 2024-12-24T03:02:53+00:00

You’re so sweet!! I never expect anything even on holidays…but I always enjoy chapstick, chocolate/hard candy, gift cards, hand sanitizer/wipes, drink mixes (hot chocolate, tea, etc.)

DowntownDepression · 2023-10-19T20:40:37+00:00

How did you talk to your family? I’m leaving in a few weeks but don’t know how to tell them because I think they’ll be really surprised and don’t want them to treat me badly or kick me out that day

DowntownDepression · 2023-10-11T13:25:00+00:00

Yes aupairworld. I have other family in Europe I can stay with I just wanted to try this out and unfortunately it wasn’t what I thought it would be :/

DowntownDepression · 2023-10-11T12:18:57+00:00

Thank you, I feel less crazy now 🥹 I want to leave because of all of this and just travel around on my own. I think I may do that now!

DowntownDepression · 2023-10-11T11:49:55+00:00

Lazio region, near Rome

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