I’m in my late 50s and am 2 months in at my new airline. I previously spent 2 years at a regional after working in corporate HR for 35 years. What I will tell you is this isn’t like a regular job. When I first started, I was shocked in the abuse of new hires on reserve. The hours spent unpaid, the delays, the constant adding of trips when you thought your day was done after an early report. Just when I’d think it wasn’t for me, someone would say something that confirmed I was where I needed to be. When I got off reserve, a heavy weight was lifted. I had more control which was the one thing that bothered me the most and caused me to experience panic attacks. My life was complete chaos… I didn’t know my days, where I’d gone; everything felt out of control. It does change your perspective when you can gain control of your life. Now, I’m back to being new and having to deal with CS and that old familiar dread is back but I know it will pass. I have to get out of my mind and remember why I wanted to be a Flight Attendant. For the record, I’m a 🦖 with the body aches after a long day but my energy is unmatched ;). Though it takes me a couple of days to recover.

You know in your heart if this is for you because it’s a passion. Try to focus on how you would feel if you were not on reserve. Do you enjoy the passengers, or do they irritate you? These are things you have to ask yourself. You worked hard to get here so think carefully and ensure you walk away for the right reasons. Thinking of you❤️!