I signed up with Indeed a few months before moving down to get an idea of the job pool. Unless you are transferring locations or are recruited from the mainland, many jobs don't hire you until you are on island. I'm sure there are plenty of people that back out or decide island life isn't what they expected and employers want to know you are in for the long haul. There were quite a few jobs for what I was already doing but I wanted to try something new. I took a couple weeks off to enjoy my new surroundings. I applied for a couple dermatology office positions and got the job within a week. Many of my friends who were and are currently in the service industry have to grind for a while to get in the position they desire, everyone starts as a busser. I would say 98% of the restaurants/bars/coffee shops, etc. want everyone to start at the same level and work their way up to bartender/server positions. Very rarely do I hear of someone starting off as a server, no matter your experience. There are many job opportunities, it's all about how much you want it and are willing to sacrifice. Most people I know also have a side-hustle in addition to their day job, regardless of what they do. Living here strikes a passionate fire in a lot of people, and I think that resonates in the work they do on the side. Whether that's being an artist, musician, fisherman, surf instructor, or tour guide, many people try to integrate their passions into their careers. I am working toward building my board art portfolio, and soon hopefully will get  some more opportunities to create more with that.