I have a bartender buddy that did this for 10+ years. He saved every dime he made while working, because not only is room and board paid for, it's a small world as well, and he NEVER paid for a drink while off work, never paid for anything really, as it was "we take care of each other" among the industry workers. Plus, *ahem" he bragged about the quality of the never ending rotation of members of the opposite sex.