Brig Malessa spends fire season living in the tower and travels the rest of the year. “I can get by on very little money.”

A tight labor market, plus caps on worker visas, may mean consumers will notice fewer lifeguards at pools and slower service at restaurants.

Companies are having difficulty finding workers and at the same time they can’t predict what will happen in 2022 as omicron spreads

The pandemic has made it harder for younger workers to find seasonal jobs

But striking the right balance to meet demand is tricky this year.

Works out for seasonal employees and companies