I <3 My Job

I received an email that kind of opened my eyes. It said that in my previous post I didn't have the same enthusiasm as previous posts. This saddens me because outside of all of the company issues, I really love my job!

At this time I am having a few issues with the way things are being run. Luckily the AFA is working to change these issues in my company. I came in at a really crazy time, right in the middle of contract negotiations. Our contract is expired and no one can seem to agree on important issues such as the structure of our companies reserve.

But I feel lucky because this is an amazing experience. Even on my bad days all it takes is a little girl drawing me a picture to remember how hard I worked for this, and how badly I wanted it. I was so excited I received a comment card from a family that said that I made their first flying experience truly memorable. I am glad that I am able to make memories.

I even find joy in the older women stopping me with a "stewardess," others take offence to it. But I think it is a complement to be associated with the glory days of flying.

I feel bad that with working for a low cost carrier I can't provide simple amenities that customers want such as pillows, blankets, or even milk (due to no refrigerators). But I try to make up for it in other ways.

So if I discouraged anyone in anyway... stick with it, keep trying. Virgin America is hiring at this time and Jet Blue is supposed to be opening more English speaking positions at the end of summer.