At 22 yo, I started my independent grown-up life as a cabin attendant on international flights.
After a half-year of professional training, I flew on different aircraft types (mostly on Boeing 737) and provided safety and comfort to thousands of passengers in 100+ countries during their long aircraft journeys.
I found a lot there: friends, adventures, and the taste of life while working in an unusual position. And I found people who became my mentors during the following years of my life.
The most important skill of this job is the process of managing large groups of people.
At the same time, I was studying graphic design in Vilnius, Lithuania. In the end, my designer goals outweighed my career goals in an aviation company.
So I decided to transition to commercial graphic design as a UI/UX designer and left the aviation company for a new position.
Another important thing I learned is that the people management approach without effective and honest leadership can be unfair.