Farewell Scoot

It's has been a really long time since I last wrote a blog post. I've been either pretty busy or lazy which explains why I always can't fulfill my new year resolutions, which is to get things done and not procrastinate. *guilty* There has been numerous times where I would just log in to blogger and blank out while thinking of a new post. There is so much I wanna do and wanna share on this blog, but I always don't know where to start.

Before I really go into details about this post, just a disclaimer - its gonna be a really lengthy post but I hope that you could just take some time to sit back and read. Even if you decide to bail on this post halfway, I would still be thankful that you've had your footprints on my blog.

For some reasons, I left Scoot in mid April. It was a rather impulsive decision in my opinion.. but the best way to put it would be that I am probably too sick of doing the same mundane shit over and over again (pre flight briefing, on board and post flight duties, and the same old and boring destinations). I know that most of the jobs are the same and mostly routine like, so I shouldn't be complaining since I've got one of the "best" job ever that enables me to travel as I work. But on top of all these, it gets really exhausting after awhile for me. I guess its time for me to clip my wings (at least for the time being because I won't wanna eliminate the possibility of resuming a job as an air stewardess) and have a ground job.

Scoot really gave me so much to remember. I've learnt a lot there, things that I know I can never get to experience it anywhere else. Sometimes when I think back, I can still feel that little regrets in me but I know life still moves on and it's not the end of the world. Since I've made the decision to leave, I believe there will be better opportunities ahead waiting for me. (Ain't I good at self comforting?)

I joined Scoot after graduating from Republic Polytechnic and to date back, 2 years has already passed me by. Time flies! I still remember back then when I was clueless with what I want to do in my life since I made a mistake in choosing Materials Science as my course during the years in Poly. TBH, I've never really fancied Science and it's hard for me to find a job since whatever I studied is irrelevant to the jobs I like. (For e.g media, arts, events and marketing) tho it's a diploma cert. I felt that I've wasted my time in school. I wish I could turn back time but yet AGAIN, i know i can't.

And then one day, I saw the job listing on one of the job websites and thats where I got to know that Scoot Airlines were hiring!!! I knew my chance was here since I have always adored traveling since young. Let me side track a little... I have an uncle who works as a tour guide and he will always bring my entire family for overseas trips annually. I guess that's how I was hooked, influenced, and developed a passion for traveling.

It all started with the interest to want to take up a glamourous job, followed by a brave decision to go for the interview. My very first attempt was during an opportunity presented from Singapore Airlines during an annual Career fair held by school, Republic Polytechnic. Even though I ended up failing at the second last stage, I wasn't discouraged, in fact I thought to myself - why don't i give it another try since I will be in need of a job on the same year after my graduation on 2013. Then after which, I knew Scoot Airlines was hiring so I went ahead for the interview. I was so looking forward to the interview because I knew it might be an opportunity for me to realize my dreams.

I arrived at the Suntec convention hall early in the morning, and the entire interview process lasted for about 5 over hours. I wonder if its the same for other airlines, but the interview process from Scoot comprised of several stages. The first round was English and Maths test, followed by shapes test. After which was the stage where we were clustered into groups for scenario based discussions. We then had to do  2 minutes of presentation and finally ended with a more in-depth one to one interview. (I'm sorry that I would not be able to provide more details because I have a only a vague impression of what actually happened that day because it has already been 2 years). After everything, we were told to complete an apollo test before we were considered a pass or fail. I did the apollo test on the very same day itself and if I never remember wrongly, The HR side from Scoot did not take very long to get back to me. I received an email regarding the contract briefing details and I was over the roof! That sense of euphoria was something that one can hardly describe. That being said I was still required to attend a medical check up , which was held at Changi terminal 3 Raffles medical clinic, to get my eye sight  and lungs checked. Not long later, I signed my contract and all I had to do was to wait for the dates of the training to start. I started my training at the Singapore Training Centre (STC) on 3rd June 2013. My first SNY flight in the month of July. We will have one night layover and turnaround SNY flights to do before the graduation on 19th July 2013. The training was rather short but it is definitely enough for me (At least thats how i feel since i stay so freaking far from STC), the trainings were very comprehensive and there were theory and practical test for us to go through. From hitting the books to jumping down the slide raft to jumping down the air craft into the swimming pools to putting out fires in training room to shouting the commands at modified aircraft to doing first aids to graduation. There's were so many more and I will never forget any of these. It's finally my turn to work in the sky.

There's is always two sides to a coin. Not every flight was smooth sailing. Some flights are just f***ed up cause of several reasons. It could range from the complains from passengers, bad duties management that results in unnecessary scoldings, colleague's gossips or even scoldings from the CIC/ CL. At times like these, all I could ever wish for was that the flight could reached its destination asap so that i can get off my sight from everything. I guess most of the industry is complicated and there are bound to have politics, just that for aviation industry there are probably too many girls and thats why the environment is kinda bitchy and zappy.

With that being said, there are definitely good flights which I wished wouldn't have ended. Likewise, it mostly varies due to the passengers and colleagues. One thing that keeps me in Scoot Airlines are the colleagues that I work and travel with. They are the ones who make the flight enjoyable and memorable which probably is the reason to keep me staying and flying. As Scoot Airline is still expanding, there are greater chance to fly with the same people for several flights and thats how bonds are build up.

In case you're wondering, having layover at other countries with colleagues can be fun too! Imagine having to share room and engage in "room activities" together. It can be so fun. Something which almost every flight i'll get to do when layover is long, that is drinking!!! It's nice to gather everyone together in someone's room/ crew lounge to drink and play cards together. The more the merrier.

Friendship is not hard to find in Scoot Airline. I always believe in letting your walls down and being true to yourself and others when getting to know new people. Sincerity and honesty will  always be the best policy when interacting with anyone.

Whatever it is, I really miss working on a plane and all the other heartbreaking or unforgettable moments that come with it. That's it for now readers, thank you for your kindest attention (:

Photos on my next post!