Considering seasonal work for 4–5 months to save money for my mom's cancer treatment – looking for advice
Hey everyone,
I'm a US permanent resident who left the country earlier this year to go back to my home country to take care of my mom, who was diagnosed with cancer. My company has been pretty supportive throughout all of this, but money is starting to run low.
I'm planning to return to the US by the end of this month (August) or early September with one goal in mind: stack as much cash as possible to continue covering her treatment back home. Ideally, I'd like to be back with her by the end of December, so I'm looking at working roughly 4–5 months.
I've never done seasonal work before, but here's my background:
- 11 years in the DC/VA/MD area
- Worked as a server/bartender, then moved up to Opening General Manager and General Manager at busy bars
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
I've been looking into seasonal jobs mainly because of the housing (and hopefully even partial meals) being covered. That would let me save almost everything I earn, which is exactly what I need right now.
So I'd really appreciate hearing from people who've taken the leap:
- How viable is it to do seasonal work for just 4–5 months and then bounce?
- What's a realistic ballpark of how much you've saved during a season?
- Any advice for someone in my situation—specific industries, companies, or locations you'd recommend?
Thanks in advance for any insight. Means a lot. 🙏
