This is not a "WANTED" post.
A few months ago, as I was browsing through the internet I came across a job opening for a cabin crew position. The Singapore Airlines was having a walk-in interview. I read all the requirements then I knew it was not for me because the applicant has to be a Singaporean or a Malaysian. But then I was not convinced. I researched the internet if SIA is accepting applicants from other nationalities. I found out that they are considering foreigners but I never saw "Filipino" as included. I proceeded, however, with completing the application form I downloaded online. I was crossing my fingers hoping that they would consider a Filipino.
Together with my overly excited sister, who was actually the master mind of the whole flight attendant career option, I went to the interview. I was wearing a black semi formal dress. Please see picture below.
It was something nearly like that dress. But not the blonde hair. So we went up to the 4th floor and saw the very expansive hall. I walked up straight to the receiving table passing through a section where smartly-dressed boys and girls wait around. I asked the lady at front desk if it was the walk in interview for SIA's cabin crew. She asked me if I signed up already. They handed me a blank application form and told me to fill it out. Oh, it was the same application form I downloaded and completed few days ago. I was so ready for it. :))) I told the lady that I have it already. She was about to give me the next instruction when she asked about my nationality. I told her that I am a Filipino. And the officers sitting were a bit dismayed (just as I was) to tell me that they were not hiring Filipinos. I got upset for 2o seconds then we left the hall. I said thanks to them. Thanks also to the adjacent hall where there was a SALE! We went there and spent some 30 minutes drooling because I dont have money. :))))
I related my experience with some of my friends and they think that it sounded a bit "racist". I researched further and found out that SIA accepts Singaporean, Malaysian, Indonesian, Japanese, Taiwanese, Korean, Chinese and Indians (Source: Ex-SIA CC blogger). Oh so no Filipinos... Ok so maybe next time I'll try again IF I get to marry a Singaporean. LOLs! JOKESSSSSS forever. I haven't checked if they accept PR (Singapore Permanent Resident). It doesn't matter, I'm not a PR anyway. :))))
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Remuneration & Service Benefits (Cabin Crew)
A monthly allowance will be provided during training. Upon graduation, you can look forward to a basic salary and various allowances amounting to about $3,500 a month. In addition, there is an annual wage supplement of one month’s basic salary and profit-sharing bonus. You will also be entitled to free travel to any SIA destination once a year and enjoy discounted travel at other times.
(www.singaporeair.com)
Wow right?? :))) That's why I kept telling myself that day, sana pwede sana pwede sana pwede pinoy. HAHA :)))
Well, good luck to others who'll pursue this career!!! :)
