Why I'm No Longer a Delta Flight Attendant

Hey, guys!
In this video, I go into depth about why I'm no longer a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines.
It's a wonderful company to work for and an amazing career experience, so I hope sharing my journey with you can help you in some way or another :).
Thanks so much for watching and until next time!

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[omegacon]

Run away from any company that penalizes you for THEIR mistakes.

[Wienzveg]

I really appreciated this video. I recently lost a great job after only 3 months because of a few strikes against me that were out of my control and it was devastating. I was super embarrassed and ashamed. Your video let me know I was not alone in that experience and that great things will follow as long as you keep your head up.

[littleraeofsunshine]

Gotta say, first strike wasn't your fault. Second two definitely were. The industry can be unforgiving, but showing up on time and being airport aware are basic components of being successful. No airline in the world can afford to wait on a crew member who is inconsistent.

[ladybuginc.]

Everything happens for a reason. Do not beat yourself up over it. Delta is trying to streamline, to stay competitive. However, being a FA, is a very hard job. I quit being a FA, because it wasn't what I expected. Good luck to you and your endeavors. You'll find something more suitable and work for a company with compassion..I did!! It will happen for you .I promise!!!

[jnana]

You’re so right about everything you said, as an Airlines employee you’re just a number, and good luck to you and your futures.

[ragingjojo]

The moment you walk into a room for a talk and theres more than one person you know you are done for

[walterthorne]

Obviously Delta needs to review how they integrate new employees into the organization.

The first mark against you was not your fault and you should be able to fight that at a higher level. Your immediate manager should be your advocate not a score keeper.

Based on your charming personality and smarts not to mention your stunning presentation Delta should welcome you as the type of person they need.

I flew Delta for 40 years....they use to be the best. Not now. Give Southwest a call they run a great airline and most folks there seem friendly.

[soundthefury]

Wow, she's so honest and mature about it, however, the corporation owes every employee, "the benefit of doubt, " period. I believe that her termination was unjust, due to the errors of the HR personnel for errors on her application data input.

[veronicavelez]

Im sure you were a great FA, God has something else planned for you! Good luck with everything ❤️

[viewer]

Self-critical awareness is the first step to success. I got fired from all my employments, and I have only myself to blame because I wasn't happy there thus did not make any extra effort could not stand the team lead. Now I am self-emplyed doing what I loved all my life: teaching children tech and engineering.

[donaldfeldman]

This is why Unions are so important. I’ve been around long enough to know that Unions are the only advocates employees have. They fight for you. I guarantee that if Delta was a union shop you’d still be working there. The Pilots have Unions. There is a reason for that.

[davidgeorgejohnson]

The airline industry is unforgiving.
Things happen for a reason.
Keep your head up and live life! 💪🏽

[california]

Sorry to say but even with a union you would have gotten points against you and not reporting on time being on time is super important in this job . Anyone reading this being a new flight attendant don’t be discouraged you can do this even being based in New York !!! Just be diligent in giving yourself enough time and make sure you familiarize yourself with the airports before your called ! NYC has enough crash pads no reason to commute also. Best of luck to anyone becoming crew

[Night-gelw]

Wow, you are so gracious and this was such an insightful video. I’m sorry this happened to you but it’s wonderful that you have other aspirations. I can tell you’d make such a great pilot!

[amt-tyn-teen]

I agree with you - three strikes and you're out, baby. Your looks can't save you or they shouldn't be able to save you. If you knew that you would receive $100, 000 for showing up on time and not getting any strikes you would have done it. I don't think you took your job serious until you found out that you would no longer have it. Thanks for the video though. Great video!.

[KenSerpico]

I had a similar experience with the Fortune 500 company I worked for right out of college. I had been working there for 18 years. A 32 year old manager was promoted to my department and immediately began to micromanage my work. I brought this matter to the attention of his boss, the director and he totally ignored the situation. I then brought this issue up to the attention of the SVP and he refered me back to my immediate manager. I got to the point I told myself, I don't need this, I'm too good of an employee, so I quit. In essence, my situation was a case of constructive discharge. The "silver lining" is, I found a new job working from home with a Fortune 100 company. Trying to fight to keep your job that you shouldn't have to is wrong. Glad you moved on.

[bbyimathug]

Unfortunately this is why I advocate to apply only to airlines that have unions. There are benefits and downfalls to unions but it is much harder to be terminated under circumstances like these

[vershaylamorieemartinez]

God closes doors for a reason. I’m sure you taking this all in as a life lesson. You come off as a sweet person. I appreciate you for sharing your life experience! You should definitely become a pilot fight for your dreams. 💕

[rendafranker]

Her supervisor was lazy. Delta missed out She is a lovely person and would have been a great flight attendant. That first no show should not have counted. I used to fly for Delta too many years ago and the same thing happened to me where it was claimed a phone call was made to me the very first day of working. My supervisor called me and asked where I was and I told her where I was is none of her business (lol Now I can’t believe I ever said that.) Anyhow she insisted a call was made and I said, “Do you really think I would be that inept on my very first day of employment not to be available?” I then told her on the phone I would take this to upper management if it was counted negatively. She called me back and said she spoke to the scheduler and they admitted maybe they never called me, so it was dropped. I flew for many more years. It used to be a great job.

[JoJo]

I was never so stressed out in my life during my career as a flight attendant. Even with the unions. I worked for three airlines, two of them went out of business and the third didn't have the base I needed to work from. But 'mistakes' such as being even a minute late, dealing with unruly passengers, jet lag, not to mention it all beginning with the incredible stressful training, the poor pay, the disrespect from 'superiors', I'm glad I did it but in the end, I'm glad it ended. But not before I met my husband (airline director) and got my dream job of staying home full time and raising our children. One of which is now an airline pilot. So heads up - there's a silver lining in all 'missed' opportunities or unfairness. You just need to be 'the captain' (pun, sorry) of your life and look for new opportunities - when one door closes, another one opens. BTW, Delta SUCKS.