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10 Reasons to be a Flight Attendant

By Stephanie Shaw Every day, aspring flight attendants ask me to describe some of the benefits of a flight attendant career. I've outlined below what I think are ten of the most appealing aspects of the profession. • Enjoy a great deal of time off (13 to 17 days off per month; roughly 6 months off per year!) • Get free or reduced-cost travel benefits for yourself and immediate family, covering air travel, lodging, car-rentals, and cruises • Get a lucrative benefits package, often including health and life insurance, credit union membership, employee stock options, and a 401(k) retirement plan • Enjoy unmatched variety - Forget the predictability of 9 to 5 cube life! • Enjoy maximum scheduling flexibility - You're not limited to weekends off like the rest of the world! • Meet new people, including many celebrities • See the world • Feel more independent • Feel more responsible Feel a sense of pride and accomplishment (especially when you help an unaccompanied minor or handicapped passenger safely reach their destination). Stephanie Shaw is a flight attendant with over 23 years experience with a major airline and a staff writer for AirlineCareer.com. For more information on a flight attendant career, visit AirlineCareer.com

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