a glimpse into the life of a flight attendant.

before i quit my job to become a teacher 

i was a flight attendant.

this information, when i was still in the career and now,

has always brought on very amusing responses.

"oh wow i've never met one of you before."

"aren't you afraid of dying?"

"can you get me free flights?"

and almost always,

"what's that like???"

what it's like,

is a job being a waitress in a very confined space 

with a whole lot of extra rules you are required to enforce.

oh and you're responsible for the safety of all these people who think you're their servant.

it's not exactly glamorous.

not anymore at least.

it is fun?

sure. sometimes.

you really can't beat all the perks and free travel around the world!

there is nothing like the perks.

and there's definitely a feeling you get walking through an airport or into a hotel with your crew,

like you're doing something special.

that is fun.

and other times you want to pull your hair out because you can't believe how ignorant and rude and stupid people can be.

and you're tired of ridiculously long work days full of delays and demanding people.

but yes, sometimes it's fun.

"do i miss it?"

no not really.

i miss the perks, of course.

and i miss some great people who i worked with.

and goofing around with the crew while we're inevitably waiting for something.

there were fun times for sure.

but being a flight attendant,

it's hard work.

the hours are crazy.

there are always rude people.

and the pay isn't exactly a lot.

flight attendants deserve a lot of respect and appreciation for doing what they do.

so be kind to yours, please. :)