Hi everyone! Thank you for your comments. I just wanted to clarify something that I said at 20:20 about not being in a professional conversation a few times as some of my friends said why did I make such a big statement. I emphasize, I said I’VE EXPERIENCED IT, meaning it’s happened to me and it doesn’t happen to everyone. It does not say anything about the airline but about those specific individuals who sometimes forgot to act professionally at work. So I apologize, if this came out wrong.
Haha.. Really this point before i didn't focus on it but now you highlighted i again listen that so its mean males are not professional...only females are....so bad😂😂thats true what kind of attitude females have for sure male can't act like that..
imbrigita its okay Brigita. You are in a phase of life where people will say a lot of things to you, question you for doing , saying, being what you want to. So its okay. You said what you felt and experienced. And there is nothing wrong in saying the truth. Hope you reach great heights in future and do more of what you love :) ☘️ All the best
Christopher Franklin lol, did I ever say about wanting to make a change in the world? I don’t think so. Why can’t you just be happy that I’m living a happy and fulfilling life? 😃
@@CSEducator you don't have to be an engineer to make a difference in the world. Take for example Greta Thunberg, just a teenager but she initiated a global movement.
I could not agree with you more, flight attendant life has its ups and downs emotionally . I am a US based flight attendant so we don't have as many restrictions as your past airline but watching this I am so happy you are following your heart and being so honest
I really wish the US carriers had the old restrictions like they once did. I’m really shocked at the poor appearance of the flight attendants on the domestic carriers here in the US. :(
@@Smfb123 Part of what you're stating about the attendants' clothing style, 'may' be one or more safety reasons i.e. dealing with impaired passengers as well as having a chance of taking down terrorists.
I can relate to your feelings about flying. Many successful people advise to move on once your challenges/growth become stagnant. I typically get anxious around the 1 year mark of being in a particular position. I’m halfway through my first contract (3 years) and I’m already feeling like I’ve outgrown the position.
Hi Jade, from what I understand, you are cabin crew right? It’s good that you realize that now, many people get too comfortable and just wait too long and then regret. Hope you find your passion that drives you forward in life. ♥️🙏🏼
I’m glad you followed your heart. You can only make decisions for yourself and your happiness. It never matters what other people think. You’re in control of your own life. You owe nothing to anyone (at least those who are not a part of your life like family you know). Stay prayerful and be guided spiritually. You are a true inspiration to those who look up to you. It’s wonderful to have someone like you who is encouraging and truthful! Have a blessed life! 🥰
Letting us know about all the good, bad and the ugly will help us make a better informed decision. If you only tell us the good, then you're leading us astray into something that might not be good for us.
THANK YOU!!! Looks like a lot of people don’t seem to see that point and think I’m complaining when it’s quite the opposite - I’m sharing an experience that could be useful for somebody.
I love how honest you are about the emotions you've experienced. I'm sure many of us appreciate it that you've shared your journey and your story although you felt pressured or "attacked" by many. Thanks for always being you and being open about the journey you've been on. You've handled this so extremely well - no bad mouthing, being sincere, being respectful, being professional, by being human, and by being Bri. May you only excel in your new job, and smash those goals. Thanks for continuing to share your story with us, looking forward to your next vlogs. Kudos to you!
Mia, thank you so so much for this. ♥️ It was a difficult vlog to film but it had to be done. And I’m so grateful you and the others read through me instead of only having seen the uniform and the company I have worked for. Thank you for that. Sending you a big big hug! ♥️
I’m so glad you made this decision!! I’m going through the same thing. After I watched this, I feel more confident of my decision. So proud of you. And congrats on your new job🤍🤍
I’m so happy you’re saying this. Quite a few people wrote me saying that this video made them feel more confident about their decisions in their journeys. 🙏🏼 all the best!
I really appreciate your honesty and courage. I fly in emirates a lot and to be honest i used to think how the fly attendants live there life. Like are they like happy, when do they meet their families. Verily, no amount of money can buy happiness. Best of luck for your new job.
Hi Ijaz, that’s so thoughtful of you. Thank you for being kind to flight attendants. A lot of people treat FA’s badly and think they are just waiters...
Ijaz Ali: Are you serious ? Have you lost your mind?? of course money can buy happiness!! Of all the people you should know it best!! Millions of people from most of the 3rd world countries are desperate for jobs in the West and in the Mid-East because they have no food to eat and not even a pot to shit and piss in. They want jobs that pay them so that they can feed their hungry husbands and children and have a roof over their head!!!
Coming back from a spiritual break and overcoming my fear of flying, I'm considering applying to an airline. I've thought about it many times since I left school but have always been put off; 1 - the reason above, also I know you're putting yourself out there and you're going to be out of your comfort zone. You dedicated 3 years and I do wonder if I'll even make it through the 1, lol, I'm not a people's person but I'd like to give it a go. Thank you for your perspective!
I always say, this job is an amazing experience no matter if you do it for 6 months or 6 years. P.S I was scared of flying too, don’t let that discourage you. You’ll be surprised what a powerful tool your mind is. 🙂
Congratulatons dear it's important to put yourself as top.priority instead of letting somebody be it a company or any individual to shape and be in control of your life. Wishing you all the best with your new job and life.
Thank you for this! I am joining soon and i instilled in my mind that i’m gonna do this job for 3yrs, finish my contract and migrate to our dream country with my husband and start our family. This is my dream job and I want to experience this before I leave and have my own family. Inshallah 🙏
I think a lot of viewers really want to be Emirates cabin crew, so seeing somebody quit that job seems inexplicable to them ! I can understand why you quit though, 3 years is quite a long time, especially when you are young. Various annoyances and frustrations can start to accumulate. Some of the fun experiences on layovers with other crew seem amazing, but I couldn't do the job of a flight attendant. After a few months, I would be "OK here's your meal, don't bug me again" ! I think it's good advice to have a plan in mind, but don't get so focused that you don't enjoy life !
Couldn’t agree more with what you said! I remember when I’d get my roster I’d be like “uhh I’ve already been to those places” or “uhhh I don’t wanna go there”, so I was ungrateful and would waste those opportunities and layovers to read books or work out on just something so silly as shopping instead of saving. Now I’m able to do all those things in my new job and I’m much happier. I don’t mean to say I was unhappy in Emirates, I truly was, I just outgrew it. 🙏🏼
It really feels good to listening your advices about life and experiences.I applied Emirates last month for an open day in Turkey and day refused me because of my cv in the first place...I am an english teacher but i do not want to do my job.Later I applied another company in Turkey but after the interview they turned negatively.I am a little bit depressed,don’t know what to do in my life in 28’s.Time flies,you are definetly right,we should have a plan.I hope you’ll be happy in your new job.Good luck.
I will just say one quote to you and the person who commented below. “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway. - Earl Nightingale”. I know people who tried 11 times, and then they got it. So develop new skills, improve yourself and don’t give up on something you really want.
100% facts! Thank you so much for speaking on this issue. FAs on youtube glorify this job so much that people are delusional about the job when they actually are in it. All the best!
True! I think a lot of people glorify stuff online instead of speaking the truth. I still loved my time at EK and will always be grateful for how it positively impacted my life forever.
Funny how I got an unsuccessful mail this morning after waiting 3 months for my Golden Call. So even though I’m unhappy now, it’s interesting to know that even if I had gotten the job, I could have felt unsatisfied after the excitement died.
Trust me, everything happens for a reason. Maybe God has another plan for you, or this a lesson to learn patience. I also got UM first time and only got in after a 3rd attempt. Don’t give up if this is what you really want:)
imbrigita Wow. I didn’t know this. Quite comforting. Only issue is that I had to travel to SA from Ghana because they stopped recruiting from here for a while. But I’ll trust the process. All the best in your new adventure.💓
Don't feel down ! I think there are so many candidates that just small random things can be the difference between getting the job or not. Keep applying to other airlines if you really want a cabin crew job, but also I'm sure there are other opportunities waiting for you in other industries !
If I were you I’d still continue your dream (if it’s still something you want) there are a lot of downsides to the job, but there are also some upsides and I know lots of FA’s who think the upsides outweigh the downsides. It’s just personal preference, really!
I understand and the reason why you did what you did and i 100% respect your decision and after hearing what you had to say about the job and how stressful Emirates was and the fact you worked for 3+ years which is a quite a long time and also you got such amazing opportunities and now i am so so happy that you are enjoying your new job. It's all good Bri, you took the best what you could from this job and you're still young. Keep with your goals, keep learning, you will be satisfied with your life later when you'll see how many different things you tried and experienced. Don't listen to haters, they are only trying to hurt you, I really am thoughtful now and i 100% respect and i learnt so much from your experiences and also hope what you now do as a job is the one for you, i think i have talked to you on instagram on how amazing your instagram photos are too, please keep up your career as a youtuber and personal assistant, god bless you and god bless your family 🙏❤️🌹❤️💖❤️💖🌹
Thanks Sachin. You are so so kind. 🙏🏼 I truly appreciate that you took the time to watch my videos and follow my journey. And I’m so grateful for the continuous support. I will try to do my utmost best with my social media and share new things whenever I feel is right. ☺️ thanks so much again! 🌸🌸🌸
Three and a half years is a long time as a flight attendant. Congrats on your new job, best of wishes to you. I like Emirates airline, will be travelling with them in 10 or days.
Hi Bri, I've always been a silent viewer, but really wanted to tell you that I am SO proud of you for beginning your next chapter!! I am thrilled that you've become a personal assistant, because you finally get to be recognized for the work you do, as Brigita. You get to lead, think critically, take charge, freely wear what you choose, and make a personalized impact in your work space, all while staying in Dubai! And please don't ever feel bad for sharing the negative sides of your former employment. In fact, those details are what allows many of your viewers to make informed decisions on whether or not they want to follow in your footsteps. There's no denying that several people are blinded by the glamorous appeal of the EK crew role. And often, it is those who can't see past the facade who judge your decisions, because they cannot fathom why someone would give up what is still a "dream" for many. What they cannot understand is that no amount of layovers, 5-star hotels, and donning the iconic red hat can afford you the satisfaction of being individually recognized and appreciated for your talents. And having the means to grow, beyond the traditional GR2-GR1-FG1-CSV-PUR upgrading scheme. There is more to life than that. You were one of the lucky few out of 20k+ crew whom the public could identify by name. But at the end of the day, there was always someone ready on standby to replace you if you were ill. There would always be someone ready to receive their GC if you wanted to (god forbid) deviate from EK's operational needs and be with family for the holidays. All of those years you were at EK, you served your passengers WELL. Additionally, you took the extra step to share your experiences with the world via RU-vid. We all appreciate all the work, creativity, and diligence you put into your content. And now we are here to be fully supportive of your decision to do what is best for YOU. Thank you a million again for making this video. From the kinds of unpleasant reactions you received upon resigning, we certainly did not deserve the time you took to explain a very personal and important life decision. But the fact that you did really shows a lot about your beautiful character. I hope you will continue to be a part of our RU-vid community. But no matter what happens, you will always be remembered for sharing such a special piece of your career with us! We wish you nothing but the best.
Hi Alyson, thank you so so much for such a wonderful, sweet message. It’s unfortunate, that some people misunderstood this video and thought my intention was to badmouth the company when it was quite the opposite, rather to highlight the positives and inform those who consider to apply for the position that it’s not all glitz & glamour. Anyways, I can’t control what the viewer takes away from the video, I am just grateful that you and a lot of others understood my reasons for leaving and are happy that I can move forward in the direction I want. Thank you for your support. ♥️
Wow, those advices were like my mum's advices.It's been more than three years since i wanted to join Emirates, but i agree wih you that it's a job just for a period of time. I hope you're better in your new job, and at least you achieved something that most of the flight attendants don't achieve that is staying in Dubai, which I think it's an amazing city. You are an example for me, thank you. :))
Thank you Ana for your kind words. I love Dubai and you’re right, I’m quite lucky to have been able to stay here. But then again not all the people like it, so to each their own. ♥️
Bri, thank you for sharing your experience! My story as a cabin crew is very similar to yours. I`m going to complete 3 years in the middle eastern airline soon and I am feeling like I need to move on from it, learn something new, grow. Also the rules that you mentioned, its not easy to always fallow them, were only human after all. I can relate to everything you said here. Again, thank you for sharing. All the best to you!
Hi Anna! I wish I shared more and some memories are only coming back now, having to tell seniors you’re going to the restroom on 15hour flight, having to wear a jacket with no exception although you’re sweating and on the verge of fainting because you’re on your period and many many more ridiculous rules. So definitely don’t be afraid of this change to go back into the real world and feel normal again. Adapting to the “normal” lifestyle will take time but trust me, it’s worth it. Now I don’t take things for granted, just sleeping at night was so worth the quitting to be honest. All the best to you! 😊🌷
So sad to hear that you felt so much pressure to share what’s been happening in your personal and professional life. These things definitely take time to process and I completely understand you needing to take some time to digest everything before opening up to your subscribers. Thank you for doing it because even though I’m not a flight attendant and have never had any interest in being one it’s still really interesting to learn more about this job, the good and the bad. At the moment I’m in a similar of desperately needing a change, but not knowing what exactly it is that I want to do, so it was really encouraging to hear that an opportunity popped up for you right when you needed one. Hopefully the same will happen for me. Again, thanks so much for being humble and honest and I can’t wait to see where life and your new job take you next. Sekmes tau! ☺️♥️
Trust me the universe hears your vibrations! So believe that everything happens at the right time of your life, we just don’t always know why until later. Thanks for watching the video and for listening to my long rant! Hugs ♥️
I'm at the same phase where you were before you got new job.Hope universe 🌌 will listen my desire. happy for u and thanks for giving positive motivation.
Was interested in hearing about this but felt it was too long winded; could have made the talk more compelling with less words and more organized delivery...
Kate, I agree. I didn’t have a speech or points prepared but rather shared how I felt about my experience as cabin crew in that present moment. Thanks for the feedback.
I understand that you don't want to say anything too negative about the airline also because you live in their country . It's all good Bri, you took the best what you could from this job and you're still young. Keep setting goals, keep learning, you will be satisfied with your life later when you'll see how many different things you tried and experienced. Don't listen to haters, they are not having a wonderful life themselves if they find time to spread the negativity. 🙏❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️💖❤️💖🌹
Thank you Asta. ♥️ I am so grateful you understood where I’m coming from and why I left this job. I am eager to see what lessons I need to learn and what mountains I need to climb next! Lots of love:) ♥️
I am a flight attendant in an indian based airline and I can totally relate to her working as a flight attendant is an amazing experience but there are always some pros and cons and it's not so much like what it seems to be from outside there are few weird kind of rules which does not makes sense but you will have to follow them coz everyone else is doing without questioning but overall it's a kind of experience which teaches you way more in your life.
Thanks for sharing this! Totally could relate to all your points about quitting flight attendant’s job. I went through similar thing three years ago and even now people wonder why one quit this job. Personally I never regretted this as new opportunities came my way. Hope you will find amazing opportunities too and never regret thinking back! 😊🌷
Thank you for your honesty in Sharing your personal experience as Flight Attendant No matter what is your carer now, you are always being remembered by me
One thing I have always stud by, is that your health, both physically and mentally is more important than any job. I have been in many a job where I was unhappy. I am fortunate to be now working in one that I love and actually enjoy getting up of a morning to go to work. So I say congratulations on taking the step to leave Emirates. I’d also like to wish you all the best in your future career path.
I got my golden call one month ago after 5 attempts and I’m joining by the end of April. I completely understand how you feel and why you wanted to do something different now. I have been dreaming about this job for more than 5 years now and now I’ve got it! I’m 26 and I know this is a job that’s won’t last forever, but I have a plan, I know where I want to get and I know this job is the only way to do it. SonAs long as you know where you’re going I think things will flow. I know I will keep motivated because I know where I’m going and as you say you didn’t have a plan when you joined, but now after watching your video I’m more motivated cause even though I know it will be hard and exhausting I’m still willing to do it cause I have a purpose. You discover yours later or maybe you are still trying to find it but I’m glad you have shared all this information because know I can feel more sure of my self. I do want this job and I’m so grateful because now I’m so close! But like everything in life, I know it will come with the positive and negative sides. Love you girl! I hope some day I will inspired people as you have done.
That is so so awesome Dulce!!! Well done for having this persistence and for not giving up on your dream. Don’t focus on the age, you’re super young. My batchmate joined when she was 30 and she is still flying and enjoying this job. We are all different! 😊 Hope this is all you’ve imagined and that you make the most of your time and experience there. ♥️
What imbrigita is discussing here actually applies to many, if not ALL jobs in the world. It's true, and it's universal. I wish her the best in her future endeavours.
Thank you Yasmin. Happiness is a state of mind and we should never rely on external factors for our happiness but it definitely is challenging at times to feel fulfilled and there is nothing wrong with changing direction and trying new things. 🙏🏼♥️
As a fellow flight attendant , I can totally relate to literally everything you have said... as much as we like to be treated as an individual... at the end of the day all we are to them is just a staff number...and we dont realise it until its too late.... all the best on your new venture ...make the most out of it and make sure you are happy and content :) - fellow middle eastern flight attendant
I'll trade my index finger right now just to work with Emirates 🤗🤗🤗. I recently applied and my application was turned down but I won't stop until I get the job. Thanks so much for this video my lady.
It is not a nice country and from others I’ve spoken to not a nice airline. Anti women, anti gay. The whole ethos of the airline is horrid. Not one you want to be part of.
Dear Imbrigita, wow!! You really evolved a lot and understood so well the real job of being Flight Attendant, it is such an inspirational story about you going through your journey and trying to live a meaningful life according to the way you feel and the goal you want to achieve, still challenging yourself in order to live new and enriching experiences and to live your Life the fullest. As a matter of fact and being a flight attendant myself.. it can be hard to exit this vicious cycle of traveling , special lifestyke, multiples day off, especially after so many years in the airline industry... but at the end what matters is living the Life we feel good about according to our beliefs and convictions. You are such a very mature person at your age! very inspirational story about the various accomplishments you succesfully made and it is always such a pleasure to hear about you through your interesting stories. you rock it Girl!!! Keep it up!!! thanks for sharing your feeling with us since I can relate so much the way you felt when you were Flight Attendant. your feeling and words were so accurate, honest and true!! take care Bri !
Dear Sabrina, thank you for such a wonderful and heartfelt message. I love the flight attendant community because it is like a big big family. And when you say you’re really tired your family and your friends will not understand but your colleagues will. It is such an understanding that is hard to find even in the strongest relationship! 😁 I don’t know where you fly but I hope that you are enjoying it and that you genuinely love what you do and it shows. But I actually have no doubt about it because you sound like a really wonderful woman! May you always stay safe and may your journeys be filled with smiles and adventures. Sending you a big big hug. ♥️
imbrigita Dear Imbrigita, Thank you so much for your so dear message ! It really touches me ! It is so much appreciated to realize that you takes some of your time to answer your followers and to give such sincere answers ! As you said we are like a big family in this industry and we could only understand you so well ! You are such a sincere person to the community who follows you and that is such a pleasure to keep watching your stories and following you on Instagram . Actually I fly everywhere in this world and would really welcome one day or in the future the opportunity to meet you in person since I travel often to Dubai! It would be such a sincere pleasure . Takes care and sending you a huge hug as well!
Finally, someone speaks up genuine ideas about what it's like to be an FA, great content Brigita I salute you gurl!! I can tell that u spoke ur own truth, I wish you good luck for what it comes next and you got my support no matter what profession you're doing! you're smart, creative and beautiful ♥️ keep it up 👍
I have learned something from your experience. Thank you for sharing,tho.. Cabin Crew is my Dream job. Many rejections experienced I had.I know God has a better plan for me in the future..and to you also Ma'am😊😇 God bless you and stay happy..
Thank you for sharing. Ignore the people who don't understand the job. No one knows the job better than other FA's and how difficult and a roller coaster of a job this is. Keep your head up and good luck on your new job!!
Thank you! 😭 EXACTLY! It is a rollercoaster - physical, emotional and mental. It’s not worth the travel and the “luxury life” as others say, when you are in a bad headspace from all the exhaustion and flying. It’s definitely not for everyone.
@@imbrigita My favourite is when pax are always complaining how "tired" they are for travelling for a day. Well lol we travel for a living while working on top of that.
Just wanted to send you love and pray the best for you on your new chapter and no doubt you’re learning so much! Stay awesome & positive no matter what 🙏🏾 2023 is your year :)
I am so happy that I found you at 3 am in the morning, this video is all I needed because I will swich in less than one month from my current company Kuwait Airways to Emirates. Deffinetly I will follow my goals and I will take the good out of this experience. Thank you for being genuine in this video.
Thank you very much Brigita for sharing this video and more over for being completely honest with us, as we can always take a lot of your experience for our future and learn. I have had a lot of fun following you and your experience throughout this three years that you have worked for the company and I’m so happy that you are now in a new period of your life and happy which is the most important thing, everything comes to an end and I totally agree with you that is not negative to end something the opposite when something has already completed you and you feel like you’re ready for a next step in life is the most beautiful thing and always remembering all the experiences, people, and leaning that has provided you. I just want to really thank you for what you did this years and thank you for teaching us so much and also taking us with you. I can’t wait to continue watching your following projects and what will come with your new job but I can only wish you the very best that you deserve. Greetings from a big fan 💛🥰
Dear Rosa, I receive a lot of sweet messages but I can truly say this one comes from your heart and it means so much to me that I don’t know if I could express my gratitude enough. I love the internet because although it does have a lot of negativity and bad people, but it is also a place to meet wonderful, kind and genuine people like yourself. I just wanted to let you know, that the videos I made and shared are my pleasure. I don’t do it for the attention, I do them because I love the process of making them. Thank you for following my journey. Sending you a big hug. ♥️
Great you have done right decision at right time it's all about your own feelings & your own desire whatever you want you have rights to do so wish you all the best for your new challenge ...
Raj, thank you so much for the supportive words. I don’t regret quitting, it was the best chapter of my life till now but I just grew out of it. And I appreciate those who like you, understood my perspective and did not think I was being ungrateful.
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BRI! Omg. I’m so glad that you talked about (some) people who pushed you around to explain yourself for resigning. Even for me, who’s technically your follower on insta, it also felt quite upsetting to see comments like “oh you need to tell us the reasons”. I mean, why tho :( Bri doesn’t owe her followers anything to tell them about everything. I truly respect that you managed to set your personal boundaries online. Yes we all need it, even for influencers-it’s important. It’s a right, your right. Just like you said, after all we’re just human. Although you finally decided to tell us why you quit, I’m still thankful for your (and your colleague’s!) piece of advice. :) It’s a great reminder especially for young folks like us: set a vision in life, yet flexible on the journey. So whatever you do for good Bri, may the joy always be with you! ✨
Hi Kinanty! ♥️ thank you for being a ray of sunshine and for always being so supportive and understanding. Love what’s you said about having a plan but being flexible, that’s exactly it! There are moments in life when you just know what’s best for you. So follow your heart. ♥️
Hey I just come across with your channel. I totally understand and get where you coming from. Others may have their opinions on your decision but at the end of the day it is your life so their opinions don't matter at all. You are so brave to walk away from your job and venture to a new one. I applaud you and you've earn a new subscriber here.🙋🏻♀️ Hoping to your success in life!❤️
Ohh i can relate even though I didnt work as a flight attendant. I worked as animator (it was a summer job in 11th grade,I just turned 18). Probably, the worst mistake that I made was that I had high expectations about this. As every job which is like international, you live in another country-it seems like if you will apply for the job your life will be completely different. New people, opportunities, sun,pool, good positive team. But then you realize that you are only a stuff. And I dont want to say that I forgot that I came to work, but everything was too strict. There were rules for everything. Sometimes it was even funny. You cannot walk slow near the hotel - people will think that you are on vacation. You cannot sit on the sofa at the reception when you finished work because people will recognize you. And there were a lot of rules that were just absurd. But I’m also from Lithuania. I wanted to experience something new - have my summer before 12 grade like an adult,make my own money:)) And from the beginning it seemed like a perfect job (casting in one of the best hotels in Vilnius, serious questions ...) but when I came there ( Rhodes - perfect place if you are not working there😂) it was really bad. They were just using animators and btw this company was italian so 12 out of 14 animators spoke italian (they had a really bad English). And the sallary was miserable. I decided to not stay for the whole summer and left happy for the experience but I will never choose a job only because of the opportunity to live in other country and have an experience which is unique. I think we should still check everything and not forget that stuff is stuff and mostly even if you were recruited out of 10000 people-it wont be a dream job.
Ohh girl I feel you! I mentioned in one of the below comments that we also had some crazy stuff. I was told off for not informing a senior that I went to the toilet like it’s a kindergarden (and it was a 15 hour flight), or for example even if you are feeling dizzy and sweating you still had to keep your jacket on before take off because there was some inspector on board watching how we welcome passengers. All the jobs have some silly rules and some silly people working for the company but the most important is whether you deal with the nonsense or you choose to rise above it and live your own truth.
I’ve searched for this video cuz I’m literally deciding to quit my FA job in (some airlines i dont wnna mention) for privacy, but honestly i can 80% relate to wt u said & experienced , but for me the very main reasons are the stress & the endless tiredness & ANXIETY , couldn’t deal with this anymore, the standbys, reserves , delays, long working hours & list goes on n on non , next week im giving my resignation papers wish me luck , and good luck with your new job 🎉 i know this video is old and u might be in another job now but still xoxx
Hey! Thanks so much for your comment. I am glad it resonated with you. Only you can know when the time is right to hang up your wings - whatever happens I hope you find a more peaceful and joyous lifestyle. Lots of love! x
Very happy for your new career, it's too bad that most companies aren't flexible with their employees when it comes to taking personal time. I can relate to your working identity, I retired after 30 years in my profession and after I retired you almost become invisible to what you use to do. I wouldn't change a thing.
Hi Ken, you’re not alone. 🙏🏼 Quite a lot of people reached out to me after this video saying the same thing that they feel as though people only know them for their profession. And it’s sad, goes to show how much we care about one another. All we care is about someone’s job, status or possessions. Anyways, I’m glad you did something you knew was right for you. 👍🏼
I just resigned after 6 years in aviation from a European airline, I used to do short haul can't imagine doing long haul , just too overwelming, packing all the time , lack of sleep....the list is long ! The right choice
It was so worth it though. I'll never forget all the opportunities I was given at EK. In fact, I have so much respect for European airline crew or in general cabin crew who mainly did short haul flights. I hated turn arounds and found two boardings, take offs and two landings in a day extremely tiresome, so well done to you.
Hi Bri, I’m still super bummed that you quit but I’m happy for you and what you have achieved so far. I want to apply to work with Emirates as a FA in about 2021/22 and you’ve really inspired me a lot. I’m excited that you made this video because I was really curious about why you quit actually but I didn’t want to bug you about it. I’m happy about the things I’ve learnt from you from your previous videos and this one especially. I want you to know that I really support you and I hope that you continue to make videos so that I can keep seeing your beautiful face. Sending lots of love and support to you from FMK in Nigeria💖
I loved the cabin crew life at emirates, back in 2008. But I quit because of the lack of support from seniors and managers. Pax can become very rude and abusive in that industry but the company never protected their cabin crew, instead were blamed and humiliated. I could have endured the poor pax treatment and the silly company's policies if there were support from seniors. Crew were too afraid to speak up because of the retaliation from seniors and managers.
That is unfortunately the truth in various corporate fields - the intimidation from authorities. It's definitely not a healthy work environment if you are anxious and feel like no one can really have your back. I think Germany and few other countries have very strong union policies which helps the employees feel more supported.
As a low cost airline FA who doesn’t know what a layover is I can assure you that you’ve climbed mount Everest of airlines and you have gained precious experience working for EK. RU-vidrs always feel pressured to explain themselves but hey in the end of the day it’s YOUR happiness that matters and it’s awesome you have found this new dream to follow ^^ I totally get this point you’ve made about the lack of personal growth while flying.....YES! You become a smiling robot who is not supposed to feel anything except empathy for the customers.... And btw you look like a cross between Margot Robbie, Doutzen Kroes and Daisy Ridley
Hey Anna! So happy to hear you’re a flight attendant and know where I’m coming from. A lot of people asked me throughout the years why Emirates why not any other airline, and to me Emirates was like that mount Everest as you said (hence why I didn’t give up even after failing two open days). And this is how I see life - a trek full of challenges you experience while climbing. I always liked growth and pushing myself, and even quitting this job was pushing myself out of my comfort zone once again. And as they say it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey as cliché as it sounds.
First of all, I want to congratulate you on your new job. I'm sure this is going to be one of your best decision that you had to make in your lifetime. Anyway, my wife now used to be a flight attendant for a major airline. Back then it was a little difficult for both of us as she was traveling internationally quite a bit. Sometimes she would be gone anywhere from five to six days only to come back all tired and she would literally go straight to bed. There were days when we would do things together only to feel sad because we knew that another trip is coming. Although we would talk on the phone a lot when she is away but as soon as we hang that phone up it felt as if we're turning that light switch off. Constant sadness and being lonely on both ends was a norm for us. It felt like there were more days of being sad and lonely than being happy together. That was 21 years ago. Now I have a job overseas that puts me away from her but our feelings now was nowhere near how we felt back then. This time around, we are much happier and everytime I fly home, I always choose Emirates to fly me home. But since the start of this horrible pandemic, I am no longer able to fly Emirates due to my status and I do miss it for their hospitality treatment that they provide. I just want to wish you the best on your new job and in the end, your decision to give up your job for another will turn out to be the best. Good Luck!
Hi there, that is such a wonderful story. I totally understand the feelings you described. I am away from my loved ones now and stuck in London due to covid-19. It sucks but I’m grateful to be safe. I hope that and your wife don’t have to spend much time apart in the future and can enjoy and cherish many wonderful moments together. Thank you for watching the video. 🙏🏼
Hi Bri! You were (still are, actually) my inspiration to keep trying for EK. I tried about the same time when you joined, but got delayed with the whole recruitment freeze and did not go through. Crazy how life turned out after 3 yrs. All the best to your next adventure in life! 💕
Hey!!! 😊 I’m so so sorry. That freeze was bad for everyone, for those in the company (in terms of upgrades and internal company changes) but also for people like you who wanted to join and had to wait so long! Wish you the best of luck in pursuing your dream. ♥️
Thanku for sharing bri!! I hope you are happy really, you deserve nothing but the best and I send you nothing but good vibes and love and happiness! Keep going, keep growing, keep being you! I’m rooting for you from over here❤️
Aicha, thank you so much, you are the sweetest thing. I know you just recently started flying but please enjoy every minute of it. Trust me, it’s the most beautiful experience about yourself and about the world. Trust me, we are lucky to have been given this chance to learn so much! Enjoy and stay blessed. Big big hug. ♥️
Bri, I personally hope you continue your Vlogs. You are a very interesting person and I like many, enjoy hearing your life stories. Cheers to you for following your heart. Denny from Minnesota
Hi Denny, thank you so much for following my journey. Undoubtedly, I will still grow and change as a person and I will continue to share my story with you all because that is the beauty of life - to learn, to relate to one another, to inspire and to get inspired. Thank you for sticking with me through it all.
Actually, I feel a little bit sad because you quit your job as a cabin attendant. However, Thank you for sharing what happened in these month and upload new video. I enjoy watching your video to learn English and to see the world through the screen. I will keep watching your channel so Don' t forget to upload constantly and Go for it your new job. Thank you so much from Japan.
Thank you Cecelia. ♥️ This is such unique job and I think only other flight attendants will truly relate and understand to everything I said. It’s like a love/hate relationship but it changes you forever.
Thank you for taking us with you on Layovers I really enjoyed every single Vlog, I wish you all the best in the near future. Sending lots of love ♥♥♥♥ From Cape Town
Hi Brigita, you are a very nice person and I'm grateful to have discovered your vlog. What I want to say also is that you shouldn't feel bad about all that time. As you said, you enjoyed a lot and after all that's the most important thing. It's incredible how our minds always get tired and want new things to achieve. Sometimes we need to compare with people who didn't have our opportunities in order to feel better. I just want to say that everything is in our mind and when we really waste time is when feeling that "miserable". I am glad to hear you are ok now, just keep being happy 😚
Hey! I know what you mean, but that’s how I felt - like I was wasting time. I didn’t say I was ungrateful or it was a bad experience but I knew when it was enough for me. ☺️ thank you for your genuine and sweet comment. I am super grateful. ♥️
@@rosadiez05 That has nothing to do with respect, I didn't insult Brigita - it's just my opinion (which I'm allowed to express for a public video). I'm just more like a "straight to the point" kind of person.
Totally agree with you on everything you said! Glad to see you had the strength to break that circle and start a new chapter. Wishing you all the best :)
I’ve always enjoyed your videos and I’m happy about your new journey. A few years ago, my aunty told me to apply since they were doing a big hire. Emirates is a great airline, but I was quite hesitant to apply. I’m not trying to say anything bad about them (and the country) it may have been my calling, but they were other reasons why I didn’t push through.
Imbrigita, I did watch the whole video. Too many people today get too impatient. I have followed you the whole time you have flown and really enjoyed your photos and videos. I hate that those have ended from your layovers. I loved not only seeing your travels, but how you presented them. You have a great eye for presentation. I am from an airline family, and most of our friends are airline. I even worked for an airline many years ago. My wife is an International Flight Attendant of 32 years, brother in law a pilot 33 years. There is so much more to it than people realize and a much harder job than most people realize. All the extreme time zone changes and so many all night flights can be really challenging to your body and mental state. Your body clock is always off. It isn't like you do it every now and then. It is 4-6 times a month. Plus some of the passengers can be very demanding, but dealing with so many personalities of crew members is even more challenging sometimes. I wish you happiness in your present job and your future! You were an excellent ambassador for Emirates and they were lucky they had you. As I said I will miss those travels with you but understand your decision. I wish you much luck and happiness!
Hi Brigita! Wow, I am currently cabin crew for Emirates and totally agree with most of what you said. I am only working for 1 year now, but so glad I have a goal in mind. I also experience a lot of the same things you did. And also get times where I am super negative and question my whole life. Good luck with the new job! You are a lovely person! 🤗
Those problems seem exclusive from middle eastern carriers. I am very thankful that I am a Fa in the US. You have complete control of your schedule. Very flexible. You can work a lot, you can work very little etc.
True! 😕 And in Europe they have like employee committees etc which is also a perk that was not accessible to us. There is advantages and disadvantages in every job/company. 🙏🏼
Important things in life..you enjoy whatever you does..no matter what others think. End of the day u are responsible for your life.. decision taken by u...God bless 🙏
Emirates will miss you girl💓 being your subscriber I've learnt a lot of things from your vlogs and about this job to wish me luck for Emirates hope will catch you at Dubai one day💓 all the best 😇 Lots of love from INDIA 🇮🇳
I quit being a ground staff for EK in the US. I wish I had left them a long time ago and not waited so long. Poor management played a huge role. Best of luck to you!
just for the record when you expose your professional and personal life publicly (youtube, social media) you must expect that some people gonna wonder why you quit your job ❤️ #nohate
I absolutely understand! Just wish we were all a little more empathetic and understanding that such transitions are not easy and take time to adjust and get used to. 🙏🏼
Great Video.I really like people like You :) I had quite similar job's situation like You ,also work with people and klients everyday and I fell that this is not my place for sure. I had opurtiny to quite that job and now I'm happy in my new job where I do what I love from kids age - I'm driver :) Take cary and I wish You all the best in work and private life , bye :*
In the end of the day it's your life & only u feel what u are going through not us , we may understand that's all ... I only can wish u the best & that's what I'll do so best of luck & be strong
Bri, I’m glad to see you again. I didn’t knew you quit emirates because I deleted Instagram last year and don’t see you anymore. Anyway, I’m happy you took this decision because sometimes life becomes mundane so it’s always good to make a change. Life is also very short to live so why not experience everything? I wish you best of luck for your current job. Be happy! My only request would be that, please don’t stop making videos because you’re amazing person and I’d like to see you more. Take care always. Love from India 🇮🇳✨♥️
Hey!!! I’m so grateful that you take the time to watch my videos despite having deleted your Instagram. I absolutely agree with you that we should experience as much as we can and desire because life is short and the goal as they say is to die with memories and not with regrets! 😁 thanks so much once again. 🙏🏼😊
Hey there , I am from Egypt and I had the 2 months training as a cabin crew for Emirates in Dubai and when I met the crew from first class and saw how they feel like , suddenly quit 😳😀
I have a few questions Id like to ask. 1.-So, how does Emirates pay you? As in, is it through your bank account number or is there any other method? 2.-Also, what are the conditions to retire as a cabin crew member? 3.- Regarding the retirement, does Emirates pay you the retirement after you stop working and return to your country? Thank you very much:)
Please don't consider my comment as offensive. No hate intended at all, but I find a little bit vain then flight attendants from Emirates on their videos complain how this job is repetitive and monotonous. And that it is the same thing again and again i.e. being on flight, going to a hotel, then going back to your base and etc. As I said don't get me wrong, I can relate with your feelings and totally understand your reasons, but it imagine how many people sitting in the tills as cashiers and scanning items all day long or printing, sending boring emails in dull office with zero communication with other people. What kind of progression or growth are over there? How many jobs allow you to travel the world, to stay in 5* hotels and the end of the month pay you a decent salary? Believe me in all huge companies you'd be just a number too. Try to work in Wall street or in surgery clinic and you'd see what really means to be stressful and etc... But please don't take that personally. We always should follow our heart and change the things which don't make us to feel like that and it's good for you that you change your direction which you feel is better. Good luck!
Hi Vilte, thanks for your comment. Please don’t take my reply as an offense too but let me ask you something. Have you ever worked as a flight attendant? Have you missed Christmas, New Years and birthdays? Have you missed your family and your home so much that you felt alone in an enclosed tube with 400 people and wanted to cry but had to smile and pretend you’re fine? Have you ever been so exhausted because you’ve worked a couple of nights in a row with zero hours of sleep and woke up in a hotel in some country feeling disoriented and not knowing where you are? If you have never been a flight attendant, I doubt that your answer to any of these questions will be a yes. Let me tell you something, EVERY job has pros & cons. Whether you’re a Kardashian, an underpaid maid or a bus driver. Every job has pros & cons. I’ve worked 40 hours a week in retail for two years where I didn’t feel my feet at the end of the day, I worked in a wood factory making windows during summer when my peers were busy getting wasted in the sun, I delivered newspapers in the early hours of the morning when I was still a teen, I worked in a greenhouse harvesting vegetables just to make €10 a day. So trust me when I say I KNOW what is hard work. I KNOW what is a mundane job. But I can also tell you that we are entitled to feel whatever we feel and if a job you’re doing doesn’t bring you happiness you are free to choose what is best for you. I argued many times with my mom when she said “but look how less fortunate people live”. To me that is not an example I want to follow. (In that case she was trying to talk me out of studying abroad because we didn’t have money, well guess what, I worked my ass off to be able to study and to achieve my dream). I didn’t let the rocks on my road stop me from moving forward. So what I’m trying to say here, is that ultimately it’s each and everyone’s decision how they live their lives and I promise you not everyone wants or needs growth, some people are perfectly happy where they are. But if you’re unhappy working in a till scanning items, change something about it. Either your mindset or your job. I obviously don’t mean this directly to you. But I hope you understand my point. Life is too short, and if we are not happy about something I don’t see a reason why we should just accept it and hope that someday it will just get better. Put in the work, and watch yourself grow. ♥️
@@imbrigita your first paragraph just made me realise something about this job. Since I moved to another country and left everything behind, at school I found myself pretty down so the people who would kinda know about me, my buddies would always ask me when they saw me around or meet, they would ask me if I was okay and I always had to smile at them because if I said I was not okay, i couldn't explain to them what was wrong because of the language barrier. For 7 years straight that happened on almost a daily basis and for 7 years I couldn't find a good friend, instead I had a lot of buddies because I couldn't be myself and have my own opinion about things. My parents didn't have the money to send me to an all English school so that was just the situation I had to face. And since i didn't make good friends, I would never actually celebrate my bday. I never did and I'm 20. Celebrating Christmas or new year's with family became pretty dull over time so I also don't think I'm gonna miss that. Also my family will understand that I have to go out and make better money for a better living for myself and for them since we want to buy a house. I grew up in the village and once I actually didn't realise it but I got lost with friends and I was the one to lead them back so I have a very very strong sense of direction, I always pay attention to what's around me and so the disorientation part, I don't think it's going to happen to me. About the working hours, I worked in a night shift for a month.. from 11pm until 7am with 1 day off and then for another 4 months, I would get back home at 12 at night which is pretty unhealthy because I was hungry and then I couldn't sleep. So over all I think I am eligible also I had to vent
If you don't feel like sharing why you decided to quit, please don't let the internet force you into it. Just tell them you have your reasons and end it there.
Thanks Amelia, I tried but the messages and comments were going on for months. I would have done the video sooner or later and at the end of the day I understand it’s kind of strange to see someone you follow abruptly change their career and not explain why. But this is the difference people seem to forget, I’m not a celebrity and I’m just an ordinary person so I don’t have justify anything unless I want to do so myself. Thanks for being so understanding. 😊🙏🏼
Bri,❤❤❤ first I would only say that all you said is just right and I love you sm goodluck for your future and you know I'm 18 and my biggest dream is to be flight attendant of Emirates so I really wish I can be in the future, you're channel is the best ever&ever ❤
sounds like culture clash, which I heard over and over again from other people as well. I am certainly staying away from Dubai, doesn't matter how much they pay.
Girl you’re amazing, love this video. I wish you all the best in the future. I wanted to ask you about events. So you can still be selected and go to some important events even if you’re not working for the first class? I thought that only first class cabin crew can attend those events (like us open)
