I changed careers at 55 to become a flight attendant. I didn't expect my age to be such an advantage.

Craig Celek became a flight attendant in his mid-50s. He said being a Gen-Xer made him the perfect airline employee because of his life experience.

Source: [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/flight-attendant-midlife-career-change-2026-9)