Tokyo, 19.10.15
Hello. Welcome me back!
After about 2 years, here I'm thinking to continue my blog....
Maybe some of you will wonder how have I been? how does it feel to be a cabin crew??
Let me tell you. It's really such an amazing experience for me. I'm totally feel grateful for this job. All the perks people mentioned about being a cabin crew is true. I can be in so many countries in just a week. Best part is that once I've done with my flying duties, I have my own time to do things. exploring one country with my own time
before my next flight. My life is totally like a dream and many will envy how easy I can be in everywhere. I can go crazy shopping in states and back in japan to taste the real ramen! Yes. i have to say yes, I'm indeed so blessed to be able to see this pretty amazing world. But erm.. if you say it's free. I don't agree......
Honestly speaking, this job kinda changes my life and how people look at me. I'm used to be just a simple, happy girl who never like to put on make up and dress up properly. When my friends see I doll up myself, they will be wondering what happened.. hahahahaaa that's because I always think it's a waste of time to put on make up and oh yeah, removing eyeliner and mascara take time indeed!!! ha ha ha that's how lazy I was back then.
How about now? I think I've changed and that's what all people said; including my best friends. They kinda surprise...... actually, not only them. I myself surprised! It's all started because of some 'pressure' by this company I'm working with.. 3.5 months wake up 2 to 3 hours earlier just to put on make up.... balancing left side and right side eye shadow with 4 types of colors, covering some spots on my face, putting on coral blush on my cheeks, curling eyelashes, mascara, powder blablablaaa... not forget to mention how frustrating it is to manage my hair so it won't fall down when I bow my head down.. like perhaps, one bottle of hairspray for 2 weeks!? hahahaa it sounds funny as i look back how I struggle with all of these 'girl' things... but i tell you guys.. at that time, it wasn't funny at all. I wanna give up! like hundred times maybe.... why?? because it's just so tiringgggg and sometimes, no matter how hard you try to be pretty, there's always prettier girl around you which makes you feel insecure and more pressurized.. :'(
After training ended, that 'pressure' continues..... of course. As cabin crew, we're expected to be pretty when donning our uniform. When the flight departs at 6pm, we got to be ready at airport like 2 hours before for the briefing, with all the make up on our face; which means we have to be wake up like 1 or 2 pm.. 5hrs before the flight itself... Early morning flight is a struggle indeed. Most of the time, we got jet lag and trouble in sleeping like normal people..... Sad is when you're so awake while trying hard to sleep for your next morning flight. Always haunted by a feeling of 'how I can work tomorrow if I can't sleep now.....?' because no matter how tired you are, you still need to work. Pax won't really care about it. They still expect a good service during the flight and i bet you don't want to ruin their day as some maybe about to have holiday, start their honeymoon, or perhaps just simply fly for a short business trip....
Worst part is when it is a long flight and you missed some events and gathering with your family and friends. You feel alone and home sick. You just want to be at home surrounded with all the people you love. Well, that's how I feel now..... can't wait to be back home! ^^
That's a glimpse of how my life is now. It might sound not as good as what you expect it to be. Nevertheless, if you ask me whether you should apply and try for this job.. my answer is YES. I never regret the choice I made for this job and I highly encourage all of you who loves traveling and want to see the world to give it a try :) As I travel, my mind changed and widely opened. I can feel I become more independent, tolerant and flexible as I see this world and meet so many people with different kind of personalities. I feel that this world is pretty amazing and we shouldn't waste a single time of complaining our life.. haha.. i know it's easier said than done.. :P But well, when you travel, you will know what I mean....... :D :D
With love,
Jess
Idky but I enjoy reading your post - this one especially. Ever since I was 13, I've always wanted to be an air stewardess under SIA. Just that my education qualification doesn't suit the criteria :( my highest qualification is nitec in f&b but I did represent Singapore in many competitions (I hope that will make it up to it) and also I heard that the skin check is quite strict? I went for an operation and there's a mark on my right wrist, but inner part (palm facing down) the mark looks like a snake bite.
ReplyDeleteWill the mark affect during the skin check and does SIA accept private diploma? I look forward to your reply :)