That's a very sad thing, pacific.
Yes it's true, not many 'wannabes' think about this darker side of the job. I also wonder if the airlines stress it enough - it's one thing to say 'can you do without seeing your family all the time' (to which most young people would say 'heck yes!'
) and saying 'can you deal with working long hours, watching your friends go clubbing/to a party/ out while you go to bed early, go to work then spend the night in some distant port on your own?'
A bit dramatic maybe but it would get the point across. Those that could deal with it would say so, and it might give pause to the ones who are trying for the job because of the 'glamour'.
I am curious if, like in high school, airlines employ someone to be a 'guidance counsellor' - that crew who are having problems can talk to and get advice from someone who understands, and is not their supervisor.... I think it would be a good resource for those who might be frightened to say anything for fear of repercussions on their employment/ records.
Do your airlines have one?
Sky