Working on Martha's Vineyard

Q. How long have you been coming to Martha's Vineyard to work?

A. I've been working at the Oak Bluffs Inn for the past three years and also at Jimmy Seas Restaurant for the past two years.

Q. Are the from the island?

A. No, I'm from Albania. I go to school in Bulgaria.

Q. Why did you decide to come work on Martha's Vineyard?

A. I came to work to pay my tuition.

Q. So why did you choose to come to Martha's Vineyard and not somewhere else in the United States?

A. It's a tradition with me and my friends. People from our school came here and we just followed them.

Q. What do your parents think about you coming to work here?

A. They think it's fine that I'm doing something for myself. But they are worried a little too.

Q. So with two jobs, how many hours a week do you work?

A. I don't know, maybe 70.

Q. What do you like about your job?

A. I like hosting at Jimmy Seas because I like talking to people.

Q. What's your favorite part about Martha's Vineyard?

A. I like that it's a small town and it's easy to get around.

Q. If you could do anything, what is your dream job?

A. I don't know exactly what. Something with traveling. I don't want to stay in an office, you know?