🌸 A Life Above the Clouds

I truly love my job — but why exactly?
Many people romanticize being a flight attendant: the uniforms, the idea of traveling… but that’s usually where it ends.

In this blog, I want to give a more honest view of the pros and cons of this job. Of course, this is based on my personal experience, so take from it what resonates with you.

The less glamorous side

Let’s start with the downsides, so we can end on a positive note.

What I struggle with the most is building a routine.
The hours are always changing — early mornings, late shifts — and I’m someone who finds peace in structure. That can make the job quite exhausting.

Fatigue is probably one of the most common effects. Your body constantly has to adjust to changes: air pressure, take-offs, landings… over and over again.
I’ve gotten more used to it now, but in the beginning, I really felt it.

People are… people

Something I — and some of my colleagues — occasionally struggle with is dealing with rude passengers.
You work with so many different people, so disagreements are inevitable and can sometimes escalate.

But honestly, it’s part of the job.
I always tell myself: stay patient and don’t take it personally. Most of the time, it isn’t about you. A person’s behavior says more about them than it does about you.

Always new faces

In this job, you often fly with new people.
Sometimes you see the same colleagues again, but most of the time your crew is different.

There are pros and cons to that.
It can be harder to build deeper connections, and you notice that you often have the same kinds of conversations.

The ‘negative’ that becomes positive

But all of these “downsides” also have a positive side.
They keep the job dynamic and varied.

And honestly… a little challenge keeps things interesting, right?

The quiet moments

On longer flights, you’re not busy all the time.
It really depends on how full the flight is and the overall vibe.

If you’re with a crew you don’t fully connect with, those quieter moments can feel a bit long.
I always bring something to keep myself occupied, but for some people, these moments feel like wasted time.

Why I love it

For me, this job doesn’t feel like work — and that’s everything.

Beyond the traveling, what I value most is the feeling of making people happy.
I think many people underestimate how much impact you can have on someone’s experience during a flight.

A smile, a kind word… it can completely change someone’s mood.
And I’ve noticed that when I show up as my best self, I receive that same energy back.

It creates a positive atmosphere — not just for the passengers, but for yourself too.

Balance and freedom

At Ryanair, there is at least a clear structure:
5 working days followed by 3 days off.

That extra day off makes a big difference.
It gives me the feeling that I have a lot of free time — and that’s something I truly value.

Every flight has its own story

Whenever I visit my parents on the weekend and talk about my job, I always have something to say.

Every flight has its own charm and its funny moments.
You work with so many different colleagues and passengers that there’s always something to share about your day.

The good things, the bad things… it doesn’t even matter —
it’s all part of the experience.

And honestly… it’s kind of entertaining haha.

Final thoughts

This job isn’t perfect.
But maybe that’s exactly what makes it so beautiful.

It’s a life full of contrasts:
fatigue and freedom, chaos and calm, people and moments.

And somehow… somewhere above the clouds,
I keep finding pieces of myself.