employment

I'm planning on making the move to st thomas..hopefully by the end of 2006. I have all restaurant/hotel experience and was wondering if it is difficult to find employment, or how long you should expect to look. Also, i've seen everyone's estimates on how much money to bring with..but I wouldn't be bringing a car, just would need a place to stay, phone line, groceries, basically the basics. How expensive are the studios there? Writing from st paul, minnesota, not enjoying the snow!!!!