Stefany Serna, a waitress at a high-end steakhouse in Coral Gables, relies on her informal connection with her landlord to keep housing costs below market rates. This highlights the advantage many in Miami's Cuban American population enjoy through multigenerational households and strong local networks.
A large share of South Florida residents rely on local connections to navigate a metro known for its high cost of living .This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles looking at the financial realities of everyday Americans and the challenges they face.Working in Miami 's high-end restaurants where she has developed a strong reputation among patrons.
Although she’d never been formally introduced to the landlord, she recognized him and his wife from having worked in local restaurants. “It’s me being able to sell — being a server versus just an ‘order taker,’” Serna said. “It helps if you get into knowing the menu and are able to offer suggestions, knowing wine.”
“It’s just different little things, just trying to help with whatever income we have coming into the house,” she said.Serna has seen it firsthand, saying her restaurant “is not making any money right now.” Management, she said, is pulling back on shifts and reducing its operating schedule.
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