A small town and $10 economy

So I have been offered four jobs since I've come to Deadwood. People ask me what I do for work and I say, "Nothing, at the moment."

"Do you want a job?" They ask.

So what were they proposing? Housekeeper at the Super 8, Docent at the local history museum, bartender (it's a very slow time of year), or front desk worker....

Not that I'm such a Princess, but yes, I am a Princess.

The average wage in Deadwood is about $10/hr. That means I would be working 40 hrs a week for less then California unemployment pays me.