Disadvantages
Of being a flight attendant
Note: I have not put
these up to scare you away from being a flight attendant
however , I believe you should be aware of
the disadvantages before you
even think of starting out as a flight
attendant.
The disadvantages
are:
1. Long hours away from home and very irregular hours.
2. Often you are many days away from home
sometimes for a week or longer.
3. You have to work on weekends and public holidays.
4. You will be unable to plan your life,especially
with a constantly changing roster.
5. This puts a severe strain on family and loved ones.
6.Jet lag often means that even on your days
off you are usually tired and cannot do the things
you want.
7.Have to confront hostile and or angry , aggressive and often
drunk
passengers.
8.Overnight in dodgy hotels,especially in 3rd world
countries.
9.Work in small cramped galleys(aircraft kitchens).
10.broken nails and bruised limbs and occasional burns
from hauling about trolley's and bins in galleys
and handling scalding hot foods.
11. You will have to work with different colleagues all
the
time , and sometimes you are stuck with people you don't
like
and are incompatible with yourself.
12.Possibility of severe injuries due to turbulence.
13.Have to do 6 and 12 monthly practical and
written evaluations to check your competancy
and to retain your CAA licence.