Reading the OC forum was very painful. I have been there for 2 summers and worked hard, really hard, 106 hours a week in a fashion store, was paid in cash, good money. living was painful, no doubt. for girls i would suggest to work as waitstaff/waitresses/store keeper. waitresses earns more than anything. they are paid 100 dollars a week, and have to rely on tips, but they get good tips in weekends and in night shift. store keeper in a fashion store like SUNSATIONS, PARADISE ISLAND, SUNSHINE BEACHWARE is also pretty good job for ladies as most of these outlets are run by Israelis and Nepali Managers, they will hire nepalese girl without any hassle. oc life is hard, but then what is easy in life...try to get accomodation in 7-8-9-10th street as they are spacious but slighly higher cost. Good Luck to all.