Since this will be Lindsey's first year at college, she isn't sure how much money to bring. This is no longer a realistic goal, however, since she's already spent a portion of her savings buying various dorm necessities. Although Lindsey and Ryan agree waitressing is difficult and tiring, they say it is the best way to make money. Neither of them, however, considers waitressing to be a long-term career option. I feel bad for people who have to do this for a living.
Some college students find ways to earn money doing jobs they love.
In the summer, Amorello fishes for tuna on his father's boat. Five days a week, weather permitting, they launch out of Brant Rock in Marshfield. Often this means Amorello has to wake up before 3 a.m. and does not return home until after 8 p.m. Although commercial fishing can be lucrative, Amorello says it isn't the same as getting a weekly paycheck. The money he makes each week is determined by the quality of the fish he catches and market conditions.