United Airlines Employee Reviews about "away from home"

Pros

See the World Don't have to take work home

Cons

Exhausting Away from home Customer Service is a tough industry, especially at 35,000 feet in the air.

Pros

Multi-cultural and diverse, overall positive environment, get paid to travel, hotel and transportation (to and from work) covered while on duty, no one micro-managing your every move, customer interaction generally very positive.

Cons

High pay takes a significant time investment, long days, away from home and family, jetlag, may be forced to relocate, inconsistent work hours, and some lack of privacy while on duty.

Pros

Pay and flying benefits are great. Medical and dental coverage are expensive. Retirement plan is a complete joke.

Cons

Seniority. Leads and some senior mechanics act like they're untouchable. Most of them have been here they're whole life and still have no clue what they're doing. Sad that this is all they have away from home. KW!

Pros

Flight benefits and good pay

Cons

Long hours and long time away from home

Pros

Tons of travel and benefits

Cons

You are away from home a lot

Pros

Great place to see the world.

Cons

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

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

Free flight travel benefits for yourself and family

Cons

Away from home a lot unpredictable schedule at times.

Pros

Love to travel and verities

Cons

I'm away from home most of the time

Pros

1. There are plenty of travel benefits available with this career option. 2. There is a lot of flexibility built into your schedule. 3. It gives you an opportunity to meet new people from around the world. 4. There are plenty of career benefits that you can access as a flight attendant. 5. Fly for Free. Most airlines do allow their flight attendants to fly for free when they aren't working on their same or other carriers. 6. Expense Reimbursement (Per Diem) 7. Free Hotels + Transportation + Discounts and more... 8. 401(k) and Retirement Plans 9. Health Insurance 10. No need for a specific degree. 11. Pay rate increases every year. Gets better after year 5

Cons

1. The salaries of flight attendants could be low as starting pay. 2. You are almost always on reserve or on call as a flight attendant. 3. This job requires you to be away from home a lot. 4. There are multiple time zones and changes to manage while flying. 5. Seniority gets first pick.