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.

Delta Airlines
According to delta.com,

• Competitive pay
• Worldwide travel privileges
• Medical/dental coverage
• A 401(k) plan with a fixed 2% company contribution and a match up to 5%
• Life insurance coverage.
• Disability coverage
• Vacation/holidays
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Flexible spending accounts - dependent day care and health care
• Adoption reimbursement
• Full-service credit union

are just a few of the perks of being a full-time employee of Delta...this sounds intense...If accepted into the academy, you’ll begin an intense 6 week program. While not a “boot camp,” the program involves 6 days per week of classroom and hands-on-training (aboard practice flights). Successful completion of the program requires a 90% grade average. yikes! another great option to consider...

Northwest Airlines
According to nwa.com, Northwest has been flying the skies for 80 years, and today Northwest is the world's fifth largest airline. Northwest and its travel partners serve more than 900 cities in over 160 countries on six continents. So if I want to see the world through the eyes of hotels and airplane windows (which is actually appealing to me despite my sarcasm), NWA may be just the place for me! Unfortunately, this is all the information I could obtain from the website about being a flight attendant without actually applying for the job (not yet, thank you!)