the summarize this blog effectively, i will use my first thoughts...red-eye flights, the world through hotel rooms, crying babies, whining grandmas, emergencies, no sleep, back pains, turbulence...what more could a gal ask for? but seriously...don't say i'm not going into this oblivious. or with a set-in-stone idea of what it'll be like, but as long as i'm not expecting a "View From the Top" kind of lifestyle...in my opinion, what a great transition job from college to a real, working 8-5 life. stewardess, sky girl, air hostess, flight attendant, take your pick. i'm your girl with the barf bag.

What does a typical day look like for a flight attendant?

• get briefed by the captain on emergency evacuation procedures, coordination of the crew, the length of the flight, expected weather conditions, and special issues having to do with passengers;
• make sure that first-aid kits and other emergency equipment are aboard and in working order;
• assess the passenger cabin to make sure there are adequate supplies of food, beverages, and blankets;
• greet passengers as they enter the plane, check their tickets, and tell them where to store their coats and carry-on bags ;
• instruct passengers in the use of emergency equipment;
• check to see that passengers' seat belts are fastened, seats are in the upright position, and bags are properly stowed prior to takeoff;
• help passengers in the event of an emergency;
• reassure passengers in the event of turbulence;
• direct passengers if they must evacuate the plane if there is an emergency landing;
• answer questions about the flight;
• distribute blankets, pillows, and reading material;
• distribute beverages, snacks, and sometimes heat and serve meals;
• help those needing assistance, e.g. small children, or elderly or disabled passengers;
• administer first aid to ill patients;
• take inventory of headsets, alcoholic beverages, and money collected prior to landing;
• report passengers' medical problems, lost and found articles, and condition of cabin equipment;
• sometimes, if in a supervisory position, oversee the work of the other attendants aboard the aircraft

Don't I wish it were still the 1970's so this could be our uniform? :)

What is the job outlook for flight attendants? According to http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/flight_attend.htm, Employment of flight attendants is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2014. There is a lot of competition for jobs as there are more job candidates than there are positions available.