t3953
16th Nov 2002, 18:00
Hey everyone!
New QR cabin crew here whos just made the move from the shamrock and still trying to figure out why everyone seems to have it in for this little airline!
So far things are going fine. Weve heard all the rumours but have as yet to witness it. A lot of the longer serving staff do talk about it (quietly) but in reflection of the past more than anything. The money may not be brilliant especially if coming in with no previous flying experience but the lifestyle here in Doha more than makes up for it, I couldnt live at home on what Im earning but I wouldnt have as high a standard of living back home on the "great" salary I had there so go figure!
Im still watching my back regarding the head honcho (please feel free to correct my spelling mistakes) but I also still reserve my opinion on that one until proven good or bad.
The airline seems very professional for its size and knows where its place in the market is. Service is very intense mind you especially on short sector flights (25 mins to BAH and we have to serve all pax a sandwich and drink) but all part of the service and helps eat into the time. The ladies have no problems either with the culture in Doha which is a nice little place, definatly not DUB mind you and nightlife shuts down during Ramadan but thats to be expected. Mind you, they could do with opening a few more bars I think, Im already sick of the Marriot and Int-Con!
So far all the flights Iv done have been great, great crews, great CS and CSD's and interesting pax to say the least. The rosters now have a fare share system so everyone gets an equal number of flight types so no probs with rostering even though my own roster for the month came out with not a single lay-over and all on the a320 but at least that should mean im in for a nice december roster! Sure my second flight was a three day MUC so that cant be a bad sign! Still waiting for A330 training mind you but that shouldnt be too far off! And promotions seem plentyful and quick if you knuckle down and work hard.
Accomodation is top notch, we spent 2 months however in hotels but the wait was worth it as they moved us into brand spanking new apartments which are all fitted out. And the injection of Irish and Aussie crews is really helping to livin things up a little here.
So in a nutshell, it really isnt as bad as everyone seems to be making it out to be and its anything from a harsh regime. Is it possible the airline has made a turn for the good??? Your comments im sure will be welcome on this matter as Im still to make a final opinion on the place. However for those of you who want to comment about your "experiences" here...be open minded, just because it happened then, doesnt mean it still happens, Stories are nice but so is real life!
Anyone thinking of applying, Go for it, if you dont like it you can always go home and hope something else appears in the market that doesnt involve charging for food onboard and wearing brightly coloured uniforms!!! :D :D :D ;)
Mail me if you have any questions!!!
New QR cabin crew here whos just made the move from the shamrock and still trying to figure out why everyone seems to have it in for this little airline!
So far things are going fine. Weve heard all the rumours but have as yet to witness it. A lot of the longer serving staff do talk about it (quietly) but in reflection of the past more than anything. The money may not be brilliant especially if coming in with no previous flying experience but the lifestyle here in Doha more than makes up for it, I couldnt live at home on what Im earning but I wouldnt have as high a standard of living back home on the "great" salary I had there so go figure!
Im still watching my back regarding the head honcho (please feel free to correct my spelling mistakes) but I also still reserve my opinion on that one until proven good or bad.
The airline seems very professional for its size and knows where its place in the market is. Service is very intense mind you especially on short sector flights (25 mins to BAH and we have to serve all pax a sandwich and drink) but all part of the service and helps eat into the time. The ladies have no problems either with the culture in Doha which is a nice little place, definatly not DUB mind you and nightlife shuts down during Ramadan but thats to be expected. Mind you, they could do with opening a few more bars I think, Im already sick of the Marriot and Int-Con!
So far all the flights Iv done have been great, great crews, great CS and CSD's and interesting pax to say the least. The rosters now have a fare share system so everyone gets an equal number of flight types so no probs with rostering even though my own roster for the month came out with not a single lay-over and all on the a320 but at least that should mean im in for a nice december roster! Sure my second flight was a three day MUC so that cant be a bad sign! Still waiting for A330 training mind you but that shouldnt be too far off! And promotions seem plentyful and quick if you knuckle down and work hard.
Accomodation is top notch, we spent 2 months however in hotels but the wait was worth it as they moved us into brand spanking new apartments which are all fitted out. And the injection of Irish and Aussie crews is really helping to livin things up a little here.
So in a nutshell, it really isnt as bad as everyone seems to be making it out to be and its anything from a harsh regime. Is it possible the airline has made a turn for the good??? Your comments im sure will be welcome on this matter as Im still to make a final opinion on the place. However for those of you who want to comment about your "experiences" here...be open minded, just because it happened then, doesnt mean it still happens, Stories are nice but so is real life!
Anyone thinking of applying, Go for it, if you dont like it you can always go home and hope something else appears in the market that doesnt involve charging for food onboard and wearing brightly coloured uniforms!!! :D :D :D ;)
Mail me if you have any questions!!!