I agree with Send Clowns about the Cabin Crew having no problem with the flying.
It's who you are not what you are, if that wasn't true I wouldn't have taught people as diverse as Solicitors, Policemen and Cabin Crew who all went on to become pilots.
Oh and Emma G, please notice I said "Crew" not "Staff" (she knows what I mean
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In fact thinking back, one of the Cabin Crew I taught, a gentleman called Nayan was amoungst the cleverest people I've met, and a really nice guy to boot.
Getting a job in aviation to build up your funds is a great idea as you're in touch with the sharp end and should find out about vacancies first. You'll also get your face recognised which will help.
Good Luck