“From Airline Fame to Lingerie Fortune: How a Fired Flight Attendant is Banking on GoFundMe After Twerking Controversy!”
What happens when a former flight attendant posts a twerking video in uniform and then faces the fallout? Well, if your name is Nelle Diala, you find yourself suddenly jobless and turning to GoFundMe for help—facing a whirlwind of reactions along the way. After just six months at Alaska Airlines, Diala’s 20-second clip, which quickly spiraled into a viral phenomenon, violated the airline’s social media policies and left her scrambling to support her dreams. She referred to her gig as her “dream job,” but now, she’s navigating the murky waters of public opinion and financial uncertainty. With a GoFundMe goal set at $12,000 but only $182 raised, it’s a rollercoaster ride of emotions that begs the question: in 2023, how careful do we need to be about what we share online, especially in a uniform? Join me as we dive into this turbulent tale! LEARN MORE
Nelle Diala, a former flight attendant for Alaska Airlines, lost what she referred to as her “dream job” after only six months with the company due to uploading a video of herself twerking while wearing her uniform.
The 20-second clip violated the airline’s social media guidelines and left Diala without a source of income. In her desperation, she opened a GoFundMe campaign to seek financial support to rebuild her life.
“Losing my job was devastating. I’ve always been careful about what I share online, and I never thought this video, which didn’t even mention the airline by name, would cost me my career,” Diala explained on the site.
The fundraiser has a goal of $12,000 which is intended to cover for her expenses while she looks for another flight attendant position, however she has managed to receive only $182 so far.
A flight attendant got fired after uploading a video of her twerking while in uniform. She set up a GoFundMe page to cover her expenses
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“Ghetto till I die, don’t let the uniform fool you,” the video was captioned, which saw Diala twerking in celebration of her probatory period ending.
The clip quickly went viral, garnering as much attention as it did criticism, with netizens labeling her as “unprofessional” and being particularly upset by her decision to perform the dance in her Alaska Airlines uniform.
“Lack of professionalism. Why encourage such behavior?” one viewer asked.
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“The fact that you don’t respect your job is one thing, but doing it while in uniform and at work speaks volumes,” another pointed out. “You’re the brand ambassador. It’s not a good look.”
The backlash did little to make Diala reflect, as instead of the remorse she showed on her GoFundMe page, she reposted the video with a new caption that read:
“What’s wrong with a little twerk before work? Can’t even be yourself anymore without the world being so sensitive.”
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She also posted a strange clip of her flaunting a bundle of cash while wearing what seemed to be expensive clothing in her house in response to one of her viewers asking if she was worried about her situation.
The woman was using the money from her job in aviation to fund two side projects: a lingerie shop and a dessert business
@_jvnelle415 Ghetto bih till i D-I-E, dont let the uniform fool you. #fyp #flightattendantlife @TruCarr ♬ snowfall – Øneheart & reidenshi
Diala went on to accuse the airline of discrimination, stating that the company did not offer her a chance to explain her side of the story or defend herself and painting her firing as a case of “wrongful termination.”
“I loved my job,” she said, explaining how obtaining it was a shining light in an otherwise dark moment in her life, having relationship troubles and dealing with the death of her two English bulldogs.
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“Meeting new people, seeing the world, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for passengers. It wasn’t always easy, but I was proud of what I did,” she added.
The position also allowed Diala to fund two side ventures, a lingerie shop and a dessert business she was interested in growing.
Despite the almost unilateral backlash and the tepid response her fundraiser received, Diala still has hopes to have a career in aviation. For now, she will focus on her two projects while seeking support from those who believe she deserves another chance.
The Association of Flight Attendants warned workers against posting content on social media that could lead to disciplinary action by their employers
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Alaska Airlines, like many others, adheres to the behavioral guidelines put forward by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) on April 28, 2015.
The document mentions explicitly that attendants should be discrete when posting on social media platforms, especially when wearing a company’s uniform.
@_jvnelle415 this deserves a repost 📸🖤 #clockinmeliketea ♬ original sound – NELLE
“Never post inappropriate work or other personal information. If your post can lead to discipline by your supervisor at work or lead to civil liability or criminal charges, it is inappropriate,” the paper read.
