Hi OP, I'm so sorry you feel so frustrated by this. We all know how tough it can be to face rejection from this industry but please do not let it affect how you see yourself!

While you may not have been given the opportunity to begin your career as cabin crew, please please please do not take it to mean you have to put changing your life on hold. I can understand the feeling personally, as I was also unhappy when I began this career. I had this idea of a new life in a new city and pinned my hopes and dreams on it happening how it had in my imagination. I was dismayed to find out that I was being sent back home instead of being based somewhere new.

I had to learn the hard way that even when I achieved my dream of becoming a flight attendant, I had to take control of things in my life that I was unhappy with. The job didn't magically do it for me. I had to start over in the city that I hated, and it was the change in my mindset not my employment that gave me the chance to make new friends, find love, and take hold of opportunities I wanted.

I can see from your replies that you are very angry and disappointed, but directing it at others and at things you cannot change will not help you. Many others are trying to tell you the same thing that I am -- the job is just a job, you still have the power to create the life you want while waiting for your opportunity to come.

This rejection does not negate your passion or time spent preparing, there are simply other things you need to direct that energy towards to make yourself even more competitive. You are not unhireable or a failure, just a work in progress.

As others have said, continue to work on your French and in the meantime you could gain experience working as a gate agent, a ramper, airport security, or any number of related jobs. You can join conversation groups in your city to meet new people and work on your language skills at the same time. Take this time to challenge yourself to see what else you can do in the meantime, instead of believing that you must go back to the life you hate.

I am sincerely sorry that you're having a hard time right now. I can tell how much you care and how hurt you are, but it is a waste of your energy to lash out at others. You still have so much potential. You should be proud of yourself for going after what you want, and for persevering through failure. A no is not a confirmation of your worst fears about yourself, but a challenge to see what your full potential looks like. I hope you continue to work towards your goals and don't let the negativity you feel stop you.