Hi xmax,
I mentioned the language speakers because when I applied online this summer, the min requirements where:
- at least a foreign language
AND
- two years experience as cabin crew or a gcse in travel/tourism.
Since I do not have 2 years experience yet, neither that type of GCSE, I was expecting to be rejected. Maybe when YOU got recruited the requirements were different!!
As stated 2-3 posts earlier, I wouldn't have left my current job for short-haul but I believe long-haul is a good deal, as long as your contract is PERMANENT.
Another funny thought...
Now that BA is recruiting again, why not taking back the people they made redundant after september 11th? Do they cost too much? I guess so...
Then logically it is easier to recruit younger staff - with the excuse of needing staff with foreign languages (paid basic salary of course) - giving promotions to the more senior ones (the ones bitching coz' they have been stuck for years on the same job for example). Well done BA!! Keep promoting the fair opportunity business!!
Cheers!!
Floaty
p.s. Hey! I'm an outsider! I speak based on gossip!
