Yet I ask myself over and over again, Is this the life I want.. Is this the job I want.. Yes it does pay well and not very well too. Well enough for me to survive alone for now. But the pay is stagnant. The longer you stay, the amount you get will be the same for 5, 10, 15 years. Totally opposite from other jobs where there's increments. However it's easy money so to say. All I have to do is sacrifice my sleep, my health (different time zones), my life at home with family and friends. Yes there's glamour and fun such as seeing the world. Free travel. But how fun is it when you only get 10-40 hours to explore.. It might seem that perks overrules cons and seems like an easy job, this job did gave me satisfaction briefly. Then became both physically and mentally draining shortly after. Working hours are short (only meal services) and things I do are mindless, mundane and repeated. On the other hand, the rewards I get are off days either back in town or at a lovely country I've yet to visit. However at times, my off days are me spending time at home lazing around as my friends and family will either be working or studying on weekdays. And it's just me by myself again as how it will be in any foreign country. Time spent in one city is far less than what people have imagined it to be. I have to choose between sightseeing or sleep. If sleep, there wouldn't be enough time to sightsee. Might as well sleep at home. Hence, I will just take a short nap (2-3 hours) or rush out to see the world. Sightseeing was my main purpose of this job. Still, how much can I see? Asia + Australia + Japan + Middle East + India = about 12 - 24 hours layover Europe + United States + New Zealand + South Africa = about 1.5 days layover Furthermore, I don't see myself moving forward like how my peers are in their high position jobs. They are constantly upgrading and promoting. There's no challenge in what I do. I feel like doing something else soon. But I'm contemplating if I should leave so soon. There are much more to see in the world out there!! Others envy my job, but I envy their lifestyle too. Weekends off and weekdays evenings to spend with your loved ones, family and friends. I neither have those.. We work on weekends, public holidays, overnight shifts, birthdays, anniversaries and so on.. Yes you see photos of us with "friends" at splendid destinations appearing like we have known each other for years. But those "friends" are somewhat a companion to accompany each other for travel. That's how I feel. And if we do click, what are the chances and time that we can always meet and be best friends.. Mostly, we are either too busy with our own lives at home or too tired to even go out sometimes. But people do make places and experience special too. I've imagined this job allows me a good pay and good life, both of which are somewhat untrue. It's taxing on my body. Despite giving up many things, I gained a lot of life experience too. Little did I know this job taught me how to handle jet lag, bad skin, weight gain, beautifying myself, goodbyes at least, and allowing me to see the world. Such as cravings for ramen (Japan flight next week), wanting to buy a new Prada wallet (Milan next month), catching up your cousin or friend studying overseas (where ever next week), looking for new makeup (Korea 2 weeks later)..!! We are also given unlimited discounted flights as well. But how often can I take them? When I'm back at home, I would be too tired to fly for leisure. In fact my offs day are 1-2 days. Where and how far can I go? Furthermore, these tickets are standby tickets. For example, if the flight isn't full, you are allowed to board the plane. However, if the flight is full, you just have to wait for the next.... flight home. And what if there's no empty seats on that day and you come home late and miss your duty.. I'm just deep in thoughts - a love hate relationship with my job.. Though there are so much perks.. But inside, I'm just too tired till it becomes part of my character, instead of a feeling..
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AFWY
7/12/2016 03:34:03 pm
Hello I'm here!!! Haha, just enjoy the job while it last!! If not make it fruitful and go course with me!!! :P
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