From Emirates cabin crew to adviser: Jessica Rooney on flying through careers

Rooney first moved to the UAE city of Dubai in 2015 after securing a position with Emirates as a cabin crew member, a role that initially seemed glamorous but ultimately became routine after five years of service. She served in both economy and business class, catering to passengers from all walks of life, including high-profile names like Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey. She told PA that she found it difficult being away from family and could not initially tell them it was a full-time job. "I wanted to see my family at least once a month so it was difficult to tell them I'm going to...