[FULL] Belinda: “People Think We Are There To Look Pretty Like A Dumb Blonde”, The Life Of A Flight Attendant & How She Manages Her Relationships And Health While Flying

For many, the dream of flying around the world to see beautiful places and people is worth the constant overtime at a 9-5 job. But for Belinda, it is her job to fly almost every single day. How does it work out for her if it means she needs to sacrifice on sleep and many more? What about relationships and family? Is this the best job ever? In this episode, I’m glad to have sat down with Belinda to know more about her profession as a flight attendant, the job that is very much sought after amongst most young adults these days because of the obvious perks of getting to travel. Like you and me, she is someone who craves for a huge pizza after long hours of standing on the flight and having to deal with difficult passengers. But unlike you and me, she has most of her belongings packed at any time because she is always on the go.  Timeline: [00:00] What a day in life is like for her? [02:12] How did she get into this profession? [07:56] Troubles moving abroad [09:42] The toughest thing about flying so frequently [11:05] Sleeping on the job [16:55] Skills in the service and hospitality industry [20:44] Non-reciprocal compliments [26:40] Her mental state after always putting up a front for the passengers [32:19] Is work-life balance far-fetched for her? [36:21] Is it harder to meet new friends or to maintain existing relationships? [42:25] Family trips and feeling homesick [49:22] Picking a career all over again [51:46] Fostering one-off and long-term relationships [57:47] Career advancement as a flight attendant [01:05:38] More misconceptions about flight attendants [01:07:10] The training required to handle safety [01:11:05] Ever come close to a dangerous incident? [01:16:46] Maintaining your body weight and image [01:24:34] What is next for her? Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com