Are you lonely??
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being lonely
I have gone through this in the past , and it aint no fun i have to say. But then i resigned myself to the fact that being lonely went with the job esp when friends were flying different flights as other crew were the only people i mixed with since moving to london, i was renting a room which was no biggerthan a matchbox which got me down even more.
Then i met someone who i now live with who used to fly but gave it up i think that makes all the difference if you lucky to have someone to come home to, to vent your spleen so to speak.
The point is there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Then i met someone who i now live with who used to fly but gave it up i think that makes all the difference if you lucky to have someone to come home to, to vent your spleen so to speak.
The point is there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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My heart breaks for those who are lonely, since I have experienced it in one of the worst ways before. Just remember and believe that things will get better if you want them/try for them to. Learn to enjoy your own company too. You are special.
Best regards.
Best regards.
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QFcabin I think you could find out by asking me nicely or you could take the time to read my previous posts on my current status.
People can get lonely in other jobs...being out at sea, teaching oversease in another country or working on trains.
You've always been critical with me. it's ok you can say you dont like me...but it'd be nice if you knew me first.
People can get lonely in other jobs...being out at sea, teaching oversease in another country or working on trains.
You've always been critical with me. it's ok you can say you dont like me...but it'd be nice if you knew me first.
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Hi have also been in the industry for 20 years. In the beginning i used to come home everyday and cry whilst i was on the course then i promised my sister that i would fly for the first summer. Which was a nightmare. I was your worlds worst nightmare!!
I then went on to fly for 20 years have been in 6 airlines ranging from commercial to charter to VIP and working for a royal family. I have abwsolutely loved it have made may freinds and aquaintances. (But unfortunately, didnt give up the career for anyone so subsequently have bocome too old to settle and have children) No fault but my own. But do you know what i still have that passion for flying. and would encourage any youngster to pursue a carrier in cabin crew.
Chin up and go and grab the world by the horns enjoy every moment of it and try and make someones day be it passengers or another crew member.
Have fun
and lots of luck
I then went on to fly for 20 years have been in 6 airlines ranging from commercial to charter to VIP and working for a royal family. I have abwsolutely loved it have made may freinds and aquaintances. (But unfortunately, didnt give up the career for anyone so subsequently have bocome too old to settle and have children) No fault but my own. But do you know what i still have that passion for flying. and would encourage any youngster to pursue a carrier in cabin crew.
Chin up and go and grab the world by the horns enjoy every moment of it and try and make someones day be it passengers or another crew member.
Have fun
and lots of luck
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No, I don't feel lonly.
Personally I never would change my job with any 9 am to 5 pm office place or something like this. Couldn't bear it any longer ...
Of course if e.g. you have personal problems and need the warmth of a family or good friends it can be the worst job when you are always away, night flights and so on. On the other side if life goes good and you can enjoy this highlife it can be the best job. I think which one is applicable for you depends on the person you are.
Love it or leave it is probably the best advice but think twice over your decision to avoid what sixmilehighclub realized.
Good luck!
Personally I never would change my job with any 9 am to 5 pm office place or something like this. Couldn't bear it any longer ...
Of course if e.g. you have personal problems and need the warmth of a family or good friends it can be the worst job when you are always away, night flights and so on. On the other side if life goes good and you can enjoy this highlife it can be the best job. I think which one is applicable for you depends on the person you are.
Love it or leave it is probably the best advice but think twice over your decision to avoid what sixmilehighclub realized.
Good luck!
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TrolleyDolley - Great message! Its good to hear from people who have had a great time flying over the years. Bet you have some great stories to tell! You're never too old to settle, who knows, you may even find one of those acquaintances comes back to haunt you one day soon?!
Kempus - Hope things are feeling better for you now, maybe you might just enjoy being single for a while!! (made it to any clubs yet? lol)
Jimbo - Bligh! Seems you are a little frustrated with my comments (which were based on documented years of research between couples and singles used for relationship guidance and actually published by a MAN who specialises in relationship psychology).
And no, I dont know it all, I never pretend I do. But enough has happened in my life to be able to relate to others problems and I try to help where I can. So if I insulted you, I apologise. Would have been nice to hear your advice on the original post though.
Kempus - Hope things are feeling better for you now, maybe you might just enjoy being single for a while!! (made it to any clubs yet? lol)
Jimbo - Bligh! Seems you are a little frustrated with my comments (which were based on documented years of research between couples and singles used for relationship guidance and actually published by a MAN who specialises in relationship psychology).
And no, I dont know it all, I never pretend I do. But enough has happened in my life to be able to relate to others problems and I try to help where I can. So if I insulted you, I apologise. Would have been nice to hear your advice on the original post though.
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RE- Trolleydolley
Bless! that's a really beautiful post...there is someone for everyone out there.
And they will come and go from our lives when they are ment to.
Relationships can be very difficult to master and some of us are not real good at them...20kg of excess luggage from the previous will do it everytime.
I am down to a small carry on whilst my ex will tell you I have the entire right forward section of the A330-300 cargo hold to contend with....
NEXT...next please, excuse me...you there with the cute arse.
now serving No.69...step forward thank you.
HELLooW...WELCOME I'M BORD
And they will come and go from our lives when they are ment to.
Relationships can be very difficult to master and some of us are not real good at them...20kg of excess luggage from the previous will do it everytime.
I am down to a small carry on whilst my ex will tell you I have the entire right forward section of the A330-300 cargo hold to contend with....
NEXT...next please, excuse me...you there with the cute arse.
now serving No.69...step forward thank you.
HELLooW...WELCOME I'M BORD
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TrolleyDolley
Your never too old to find the right person and settle down. I have been in the aviation industry for over twenty years now - have worked for both commercial and private operators over in the UK and the USA - and have been in some rocky relationships.......due to my flying schedules if I am honest!
But I am now re-married to someone ten years younger than myself, have four children and am still flying......and that is certainly something I did not believe ten years ago would ever happen...........
Happy Flying!
Your never too old to find the right person and settle down. I have been in the aviation industry for over twenty years now - have worked for both commercial and private operators over in the UK and the USA - and have been in some rocky relationships.......due to my flying schedules if I am honest!
But I am now re-married to someone ten years younger than myself, have four children and am still flying......and that is certainly something I did not believe ten years ago would ever happen...........
Happy Flying!
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I am just going through a break up with a man who is a pilot and generally more focused on his career (and the next pretty blonde that comes along....) than little old me 
But never mind thats ok because I figure if you can't beat them, join them!!! I have just applied for Virgin Blue
But never mind thats ok because I figure if you can't beat them, join them!!! I have just applied for Virgin Blue
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Hey Kempus....
Look, dont feel bad cos I know exactly how you feel!!!
I lived in the Middle East working for an airline down there for two years, we lived in company accomodation so all the male crew where in the one building and it was great to an extent because all the Irish lived in this building and there was always someone around and both of my flat mates i got on really well with so there was always something happening and was hard to get lonely down there...but then of course....when you came home fromwork, you were never really getting away from work!!!
But then I moved to the UK so i could get away from the middle east thing and was feeling a tad homesick for european life again but now for the first time in my life I actually feel a tad lonely! All my mates are either in Dublin or the Middle East and londons a very difficult place to get a social life going when youve been dropped in it and because im flying longhaul, Im never around for the good nights out!!! But its all part and parcel of the job, I know soon I can move and commute from Dublin so things will pick up!
So hang in there, it all falls into place eventually!!!
Look, dont feel bad cos I know exactly how you feel!!!
I lived in the Middle East working for an airline down there for two years, we lived in company accomodation so all the male crew where in the one building and it was great to an extent because all the Irish lived in this building and there was always someone around and both of my flat mates i got on really well with so there was always something happening and was hard to get lonely down there...but then of course....when you came home fromwork, you were never really getting away from work!!!
But then I moved to the UK so i could get away from the middle east thing and was feeling a tad homesick for european life again but now for the first time in my life I actually feel a tad lonely! All my mates are either in Dublin or the Middle East and londons a very difficult place to get a social life going when youve been dropped in it and because im flying longhaul, Im never around for the good nights out!!! But its all part and parcel of the job, I know soon I can move and commute from Dublin so things will pick up!
So hang in there, it all falls into place eventually!!!
