Quitting the Desk Job for Yellowstone’s Sewing Life

A 26-year-old quits a Chicago mechanical-design job to sew uniforms at Yellowstone’s Xanterra, earning $19.25/hour while living in a dorm with a $96 monthly lodging deduction and a $359 monthly meal stipend. She loves the creative work and the access to nature, has built about $11,000 in savings, and plans to move to Los Angeles or New York City to further her sewing career when her seasonal contract ends in September.