Jen Barangan Opens Up About Losing Her Dream Job | Toni Talks

Summary

In this heartfelt interview, Jen shares her journey from a call center agent to a flight attendant, overcoming insecurities and setbacks. Despite achieving her dream job, the pandemic led to her dismissal. Jen's resilience shines as she transitions to social media, gaining a supportive following. She opens up about her challenging childhood, strained relationship with her father, and the impact of her mother's accidents. Jen emphasizes perseverance, finding blessings in adversity, and aims to give back to her family. Her story highlights the strength in embracing life’s ups and downs.

Takeaways

• 😀 Jen became a flight attendant in 2017 and worked in that role for three years.
• 😊 Her dream of becoming a flight attendant was inspired by her first flight in high school.
• 😔 Jen initially felt insecure about her looks and skin, which made her hesitant to pursue her dream.
• 🎯 Despite her insecurities, she worked on herself and eventually succeeded in becoming a flight attendant.
• 👩‍💻 Jen's first job was as a call center agent, which helped her financially invest in skincare and personal development.
• ✈️ She enjoyed her job as a flight attendant but found it challenging due to irregular sleep schedules and missing important events.
• 📹 Jen started creating vlogs about her life as a flight attendant, which helped her gain a following on social media.
• 🦠 The pandemic caused Jen to lose her job as a flight attendant in October 2020.
• ❤️ Jen's followers supported her transition from being an FA to a content creator, appreciating her for who she is.
• 💪 She learned perseverance and consistency through her experiences and continues to create content despite challenges.

Q & A

How old is Jen?

Jen is 30 years old.

When did Jen become a flight attendant?

Jen became a flight attendant in 2017.

What was Jen's first job before becoming a flight attendant?

Jen's first job was as a call center agent.

Why did Jen initially feel insecure about becoming a flight attendant?

Jen felt insecure because she thought she was not beautiful enough and her skin was not good.

What motivated Jen to pursue her dream of becoming a flight attendant despite her insecurities?

Jen was motivated by her desire to improve her situation and make more money for her family.

How did Jen use social media to connect with others and share her experiences as a flight attendant?

Jen started creating vlogs about her life as a flight attendant, including layovers, application tips, and requirements, to share her experiences and help others.

Why did Jen have to stop being a flight attendant?

Jen had to stop being a flight attendant due to the pandemic, which severely affected the airline industry and led to layoffs.

What was the reaction of Jen's followers when she announced she was no longer a flight attendant?

Jen's followers were overwhelmingly supportive, expressing that they followed her for who she is, not just because she was a flight attendant.

What was Jen's most painful memory related to her father?

Jen's most painful memory related to her father was seeing him at church holding the child of his current partner, which made her feel like she should have been the one he was holding.

How does Jen's childhood experience with her grandmother influence her behavior now?

Jen's grandmother's strict budgeting and making milk last longer influenced Jen to not deprive herself now; she adds more milk and sugar to her drinks, healing her inner child.

How did Jen handle the negativity and criticism she faced on social media?

Jen took a social media detox for two weeks but decided to continue creating content for those who believe and support her, rather than focusing on the negative comments.

What lesson did Jen learn from the challenges and setbacks she faced in life?

Jen learned that life is not life without heartaches and failures, and it's important to persevere and change your perspective to see challenges as blessings.

What are Jen's current goals for her family?

Jen's current goals are to build a house for her mother and hopefully for her father as well.