I lost my flight attendant job when Spirit shut down. I’ve had to manage my emotions and am hopeful I’ll find new work soon.

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figcaption>Julian Richardson says he always knew that Spirit’s closure was a possibility.

Eventually, I want to own my own business

I think the only time you can find true job security is by working for yourself and running a business that is virtually recession-proof. That’s why my long-term goal is to eventually own my own business. Still, I’d recommend being a flight attendant to anyone.

Being a flight attendant gives you a lot of flexibility. I’ve been able to live anywhere I want. It’s kind of like a remote job in that way. I had coworkers who lived in Spain and worked for 15 days, then rested for 15 days. There aren’t many jobs where you can do that.

Flight attendants also have the opportunity to interact with people and help them have a great experience. That’s a part of the job I love.

Spirit Airlines declined to comment on this story.

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