The most popular dream profession in the United States was named flight attendant

By TravelWiseFeb 25, 2024 21:50 PMNews
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A flight attendant with an airplane. Source: Freepik

According to a new study by the recruiting platform Jobseeker, the most popular dream job in North America is a flight attendant.

As it turned out, this trend is not unique to the United States, this profession tops the list in 23 other places, including Canada and Mexico, writes Thrillist.com .

All people want to do is travel on the job. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the flight attendant market is growing, and the number of employees in this position is expected to increase by 11%.

The most popular dream profession in the United States was named flight attendant
The most popular dream profession in the United States was named flight attendant. Source: Freepik

The data also shows that more and more jobs will be available for those looking to get into this travel-friendly profession, with approximately 16,600 flight attendant job openings projected each year for ten years.

The authors of the study identified the top dream jobs by first narrowing their list to 35 identified in the career market and then identifying the most popular by search volume using a search analysis tool.

In addition to flight attendants, people all over the world are eager to become pilots. This job is the most desirable in 55 other countries, including the UK, Singapore, Japan, and Australia.

As reported by TravelWise, passengers were previously cautioned about behaviors not to engage in onboard, as they can pose a danger to flight attendants.

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