I make up to $5,000 a month as a yacht stewardess. I landed the job right out of college and love that I get to save money while traveling the world.

• Emery Wallerich is a yacht stewardess based in South Florida.
• She started the job right out of college and fell in love with the lifestyle immediately.
• Her dream job takes care of her living expenses, which allows her to save money and invest.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Emery Wallerich, a 24-year-old yacht stewardess based in Florida, about her job. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I first heard about yacht stewardesses while I was on a trip home in Tacoma, Washington, during my last year of college. A woman who worked as a chief stewardess on a super yacht was staying in my parents' rental property, and as soon as my mom heard what her job was she said, "Do not tell my kids about this. They'll do it in a heartbeat."