This week, we interviewed Nicholas Alston (@NicksDynasty), a Flight Attendant, who shared many excellent takeaways about misconceptions about his job, the emotional labor passengers don't see, and ways flyers can better support Flight Attendants in the sky.

Interested in becoming a Flight Attendant? Learn more from Nicholas here!

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction and updates

2:21 Explore careers in dentistry with the ADA

5:08 Nicholas's article on our website

5:26 What misconceptions do flyers have about being a flight attendant?

9:19 Have there been times when your safety training conflicted with passenger expectations?

14:13 What do you wish flyers knew about the emotional labor of this job, and what psychological skills have you had to develop?

19:43 How do Flight Attendants maintain their mental health, and how can flyers help?

27:51 What should (and shouldn't) be included in Flight Attendant job descriptions?

33:33 Do Flight Attendants deserve more respect and public recognition?

38:53 What do you wish passengers knew about Flight Attendants before boarding?

40:05 What's your biggest pet peeve as a Flight Attendant?

41:55 Connect with Nicholas '@NicksDynasty' or send him an email him at nalston994@yahoo.com

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