It does cost to be crew.
Commuting to and from work
You need to be groomed at all times.
No roots on show and your hair must be well groomed.
clean smart shoes x2
neat nails
moisurisers for skin because of dehydration due to flying
smart clothes in case you have to pos cab home.
Dry cleaned uniform
a big chunk of your pay does go on looking smart.
for the ladies cosmetics.
then down route paying for food and drinks.
I find most of the places the flight deck go to very expensive.
I dont like to delcy dine so my expenses go on food.