To be a flight attendant is awesome. However, there’re things about this job that people have gotten all wrong.
Let’s expose some of the fallacies about being a flight attendant.
7 Misconceptions About Being A Flight Attendant
1. There’re Men Among Us
Most people think of the cabin crew as average-sized females. This isn’t always the case. We come in different body frames. More importantly, we aren’t all females either. We have men in our midst!
2. The Majority Of Us Are College Graduates
Despite what most people think, the majority of people that make up the cabin crew come from previous careers. Many are also highly educated.
It isn’t uncommon when you find previous lawyers, teachers, accountants, nurses, and doctors as flight attendants. We did not just wake up one morning and become flight attendants. We have an education.
3. We Don’t Like This Nickname
Flight attendants hate the nickname “trolley dolly” because this implies that our only job is to push carts around while serving drinks and food. There’s a lot more that goes into our work.
4. Our Training Isn’t All That Easy
We go through a rigorous training program.
Service training is only a small part of the training we receive. We learn safety and emergency procedures, security updates, first aid, fire-fighting, and survival skills. We could even be suspended from flying if we miss those annual (recurrent) trainings.
5. A ‘Thank You’ Sinks Deep Into Our Hearts
Please know that extending us a ‘Thank You’ every now and then goes a long way. Most people think just because it’s part of our job to serve them, we aren’t worthy of their appreciation.
6. We Have Name Tags For A Good Reason
No, they’re there not just for sending complaints!
Calling us by our names from time to time makes our hearts smile.
Sometimes, feel warmth running down my spine when this happens . By that I know that the person took the time and effort to glance at my name – and use it. That’s really special!
7. We’re Humans Too
Please remember that, though we wear uniforms, we’re people too.
It’s our job to take care of passengers, true. However, we aren’t heart-less machines; we have feelings that can get hurt.