United Airlines Employee Reviews about "away from home"

Pros

The pay is great and the benefits are favorable. The time off is excellent after you gain seniority.

Cons

The time away from home and family is trying. Some days have long hours on international flights.

Pros

- Travel benefits - Health benefits

Cons

- Can be away from home and loved ones often

Pros

Fun and loved the company

Cons

Long hours away from home

Pros

flexible schedule and great benefits

Cons

away from home a lot and low pay for first five years

Pros

A great job for someone who can be away from home for several days at a time.

Cons

Low pay and ever changing schedule.

Pros

So many adventures to be had!

Cons

Lots of time away from home and family.

Pros

Great place to see the world.

Cons

Long hours away from home. Weak union contract. Stressful work environment.

Pros

I worked for Continental then United and felt they created a professional, caring and inclusive environment for becoming a successful flight attendant. I was impressed at the level of training and importance that is put into Flight Attendant position. The flight benefits, health/dental, and 401k benefits were very good. My background in other corporate environments and being a small business owner gave me a base to make some comparisons on income potential, and I felt as though after just a couple of few years of being a flight attendant, the pay rate really starts to increase and your flexibility on how you work improves. I've made life-long friends and have traveled to places I've never imagined. There is such a sense of pride in knowing you are making an impact on so many people's lives in a single day of flying. Your friendly smile and helpful attitude to safety and service might be a small fraction of a person's day, but it can be the fraction that turns their day from bad to good, and that's so encouraging. Your day can also be very different from the day before, sometimes working with a completely different crew. For me, that was always exciting.

Cons

It is definitely a lifestyle choice because you are traveling and away from home or your family for a significant amount of time. In addition, I commuted to my base, so getting to work was sometimes a challenge because you fly standby a lot and you plan very much in advance to get to work if you commute. If you choose to commute to your base, be prepared for this.

Pros

Travel Benefits, Flexibility of schedule

Cons

Time away from home and family

Pros

Great pay, prestige and travel.

Cons

many Days away from home