St. Bride's is not a prosperous community.  There are very
                               little employment opportunities however, all families survive
                               with what they have.

                               Most people in this community fish during the summer
                               months or work in the local fish plant.  Afterall, the fishery
                               is St. Bride's main source of employment. Individuals fish
                               for crab, lumpfish, cod, flatfish, lobsters, scallops, and other
                               species of fish.  This work provides money for most
                               residents of St. Bride's during the summer months and then,
                               these individuals are eligible for unemployment during the
                               winter months.

                               Furthermore, other people make their living by owning
                               restaurants, motels, or convenient stores.  Some such people
                               are Walter Manning, Richard Careen, Jack Brennan, Bridget
                               Coffey and Eugene Dohey.  Finally, some people find
                               employment in the local school, post office, old age home,
                               and library in St. Bride's.

                               Obviously, St. Bride's does not have a lot of jobs to offer its
                               residents.  However, all individuals survive and live life to
                               the fullest, while appreciating their rural community.