Mari, you've been a wealth of information, and I hope you continue to be so here for these aspiring FAs
I'll now slide back into silent mode
I just have a suggestion, maybe stress on the turaround and 24 hour layovers in the EK presentations at the OD/AD (not sure if you do, as I haven't viewed one) so that those who join know what to expect. But then, in the end only the only who truly aspire to be dedicated FAs will be the last ones standing after many years of service, as opposed to those who quit as quickly as they came!
PS: If anyone is interested to read about my trip reports on airliners.net (from a passengers perspective, feel free to PM me. And yes, I have flown numerous times on EK's long haul flights
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