Storminnorman
You are correct -I have not tried being Cabin Crew. Whilst I disagree with the BASSA stance I am not prepared to volunteer and antagonise the dispute.
I have however worked nights for 6 months on a factory line - been a security guard and even cleaned portaloos in my illustrious working career and I can categorically say that the cabin crew shift work certainly appears infinitely better than any of those!
There may be hard work from time to time as there is with most work but to get beds on the aircraft and generous breaks -and end up in nice hotels and see the world and get very generous salaries to do it - you can see why so many check in agents and other staff members are only too happy to offer their services!