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<\/p>\nHave you ever been on an MEA flight and thought to yourself: I wonder if I have what it takes to be part of MEA\u2019s cabin crew? It may appear easy, but getting your hands on one of those iconic light blue uniforms is quite difficult. <\/p>\n
In fact, being employed as part of an aviation crew is one of the most competitive industries out there. So are you \u201cyoung, dynamic, and ambitious?\u201d If you answered yes to that, there are only a few other qualifications you have to fulfill. <\/p>\n
According to MEA\u2019s website, in order to be eligible to be apply to work as cabin crew you must be Lebanese, between the age of 18-26, be trilingual, be at least 160 cm in height, know how to swim, be medically fit, have a smart appearance, and a clear complexion.<\/b><\/p>\n
Seems easy (and superficial) enough, doesn\u2019t it? But being a flight attendant isn\u2019t always as glamorous as it may sound. I spoke to one MEA flight attendant who, on the condition of anonymity, told me that while there are a lot of perks there are also some disadvantages. <\/p>\n
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Here\u2019s what she had to say:<\/p>\n
Waah!<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cIf you think a crying baby is annoying on a long flight, imagine how bad it is for us. There is very little we can do about the situation except smile sweetly. Inside we are just as frustrated as you!\u201d<\/p>\n
Sleazy guys<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cDrunk or tipsy passengers who try to hit on you is another annoying part. It doesn\u2019t happen often but once a guy hit the button service and when I came to his seat all he did was wink. Now I wear a gold-plated necklace of my boyfriend\u2019s name around my neck.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rude passengers<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cYou won\u2019t believe the number of people who treat you like you are some sort of servant or barely say hello or thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Perma-jet lag<\/b><\/p>\n
I know the long hours and the jet lag is part of the job, but sometimes it can really ruin your sleep schedule. <\/p>\n
Not all beverages are born equal<\/b><\/p>\n
I know it sounds strange but I dread when passengers ask for diet coke. It takes forever to pour because you have to wait for the fizz to settle (which takes longer at a higher altitude). Unfortunately it tends to be the drink everyone orders! <\/big><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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