Dlup9 - take it from a pilot then. C Crew are leaving faster than they can hire and almost every flight lately we have senior crew working junior positions. Have had 3 pursers acting as economy crew one night.
They leave because they get worked too hard and treated poorly. The 'adventure' is gone after a year that happens.
You may think your work is difficult in the US but it is nothing compared to EK cabin crew. Your hours and work rules don't come close especially when you factor night flights and ULR flying into the equation.
It is not a career job at EK but one for young souls to come, experience and leave.
Pointing to facebook and other social sites and stating that look "they love their jobs' is misleading. Everyone posts the 'fun stuff' on facebook.