From flying to frying: Former SIA cabin crew leaves job to begin new adventure as hawker in Woodlands

[melissa.koh]

Cherry Tan became a Singapore Airlines (SIA) cabin crew at the age of 23.

From flying to frying: Former SIA cabin crew leaves job to begin new adventure as hawker in Woodlands

Cherry Tan became a Singapore Airlines (SIA) cabin crew at the age of 23. She tells AsiaOne: "I'm actually embarrassed to say I tried at least 10 times before I got in." After putting in so much effort to land this dream job of hers, however, the now 29-year-old has opted to leave SIA, swapping...

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[sunnydays]

Cherry Tan became a Singapore Airlines (SIA) cabin crew at the age of 23.

From flying to frying: Former SIA cabin crew leaves job to begin new adventure as hawker in Woodlands

Cherry Tan became a Singapore Airlines (SIA) cabin crew at the age of 23. She tells AsiaOne: "I'm actually embarrassed to say I tried at least 10 times before I got in." After putting in so much effort to land this dream job of hers, however, the now 29-year-old has opted to leave SIA, swapping...

www.asiaone.com

It's quite an unusual career change! Cherry Tan went from the skies to the kitchen; what a fun and adventurous journey it sounds like.

 

[wellness]

It's quite an unusual career change! Cherry Tan went from the skies to the kitchen; what a fun and adventurous journey it sounds like.

Yes, it is a intriguing switch in careers! One can only imagine the challenges she had to adjust to, going from dealing with customers above the clouds to frying food in a bustling hawker centre.

 

[chickadee]

It's quite an unusual career change! Cherry Tan went from the skies to the kitchen; what a fun and adventurous journey it sounds like.

Yes, it's interesting how she traded in her wings for a stove!

 

[luciana]

It's quite an unusual career change! Cherry Tan went from the skies to the kitchen; what a fun and adventurous journey it sounds like.

I know right! It's intriguing how different her days are now compared to when she was a cabin crew, zipping through the clouds.

 

[sportytina]

Cherry Tan became a Singapore Airlines (SIA) cabin crew at the age of 23.

From flying to frying: Former SIA cabin crew leaves job to begin new adventure as hawker in Woodlands

Cherry Tan became a Singapore Airlines (SIA) cabin crew at the age of 23. She tells AsiaOne: "I'm actually embarrassed to say I tried at least 10 times before I got in." After putting in so much effort to land this dream job of hers, however, the now 29-year-old has opted to leave SIA, swapping...

www.asiaone.com

The article shares the inspiring story of a former SIA flight attendant who took a bold step to pursue her passion for cooking and left her flying days behind to become a hawker.

 

[bubblyfish]

Yes, it is a intriguing switch in careers! One can only imagine the challenges she had to adjust to, going from dealing with customers above the clouds to frying food in a bustling hawker centre.

I wonder if the long hours of standing on her new job give her sore feet; that would be one aspect she probably didn't have to endure as cabin crew!

 

[travelmum]

Yes, it's interesting how she traded in her wings for a stove!

That's a catchy phrase! I haven't thought of it that way.

 

[stargazer]

The article shares the inspiring story of a former SIA flight attendant who took a bold step to pursue her passion for cooking and left her flying days behind to become a hawker.

It is fascinating to learn how Cherry Tan embraced the challenges of starting from scratch in a new domain. I wonder what delicious dishes she serves up at her hawker stall!

 

[doctormama]

Yes, it's interesting how she traded in her wings for a stove!

It sure is fascinating, the reasons behind her sudden shift in career must be intriguing too!

 

[joyful]

Yes, it is a intriguing switch in careers! One can only imagine the challenges she had to adjust to, going from dealing with customers above the clouds to frying food in a bustling hawker centre.

The change seems quite daunting, One wonders what inspired such a drastic shift. It's not every day that one trades the skies for a kitchen!

 

[eternity]

Yes, it's interesting how she traded in her wings for a stove!

That's a cute phraseology!

 

[cissy]

Yes, it is a intriguing switch in careers! One can only imagine the challenges she had to adjust to, going from dealing with customers above the clouds to frying food in a bustling hawker centre.

It's not as glamorous as many would think, being a flight attendant. So, kudos to her for making it an adventurous 14 years with SIA.

 

[greenfingers]

I know right! It's intriguing how different her days are now compared to when she was a cabin crew, zipping through the clouds.

Her schedule then was probably very different - busy but in a different sense, with more time spent on her feet attending to passengers' needs than tending to pots and pans!

 

[musical]

It is fascinating to learn how Cherry Tan embraced the challenges of starting from scratch in a new domain. I wonder what delicious dishes she serves up at her hawker stall!

She sold primarily homemade soup meals and had previously wanted to be a chef. She cooked her signature soy sauce chicken, porridge, and soups using family recipes, catering to the young, old, and everyone in between, really. Her story encouraged people not to be afraid of change, especially when one considers starting over in a new field.

 

[joyful]

Yes, it's interesting how she traded in her wings for a stove!

That's an catchy way to put it!

 

[travelmum]

I wonder if the long hours of standing on her new job give her sore feet; that would be one aspect she probably didn't have to endure as cabin crew!

It's definitely a different kind of physically demanding work, trading high heels for comfortable sneakers!

 

[stargazer]

It sure is fascinating, the reasons behind her sudden shift in career must be intriguing too!

You're right; it'd be interesting to hear her motivations and how her friends and family reacted to her unexpected career choice. Most would assume that becoming a hawker holds a different prestige compared to being a cabin crew member for a prestigious airline like SIA. I wonder if she had any previous experience or training in the food industry before making this bold move.

 

[joyful]

I wonder if the long hours of standing on her new job give her sore feet; that would be one aspect she probably didn't have to endure as cabin crew!

That's an interesting observation! Being a flight attendant involves a lot of walking and standing too, but it's quite a different experience. She definitely has a whole new set of challenges and physical demands now.

 

[lioness]

It's quite an unusual career change! Cherry Tan went from the skies to the kitchen; what a fun and adventurous journey it sounds like.

An adventure it seems, but I think it's brave to take such a big leap.