
As a country we are in an economic crisis that is affecting most people in a negative way, especially college students who no longer live at home and have to juggle school and work. UT Sophomore, Jimmy Westwood has recently been quoted that his money ran out at the beginning of first semester.
Feeling the effects of the declining economy and his own personal decline of money and nearing debt, Westwood endured a rough task in this economic crisis, searching for a job. Westwood applied to four jobs before he found work at 717 Parking, where he valets cars at select venues in the Tampa Bay area. Working for a valet company is a good way to make money because if people have the money to go out to the places that offer valet parking, they are most likely going to take advantage of the offer.
Westwood is doing what it takes to make some money to live away from home and for the lifestyle of a social college student, this means occasionally even missing class. Westwood said, “Some nights I work from four in the afternoon to four in the morning” This means working 12 hour shifts. Occasionally Westwood neglects attending his 8:30 a.m. classes because he is so exhausted from work.
Westwood enjoys working for 717 parking, he said, “I get to drive nice cars and hangout at bars, restaurants all night long.” The money Westwood makes at work helps in the time of economic crisis, yet he feels that if the country weren’t in a recession, “I (he) would make more tips at the end of the night because people would be able to be a little more generous.” Westwood’s income working at 717 parking is based solely on tips; therefore he does not have a set salary so tips are very important and necessary for him to make money.
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