<p>Dont get too nervous about "low-paying" astronomy jobs. You realize that astronomy itself isnt really "stargazing"; there's more to it. I dont know what your major is but...adding physics and astronomy together..you've set yourself up for acadamia, NASA... and if you're really a communist non-American space agencies (just kidding about the communist thing, big patriot). </p>
<p>Oh, lol, I just read the parents part. What's that about? Just like random helping out b/c of retirement or health problems? </p>
<p>One more thing, if you do tend to be a "stargazer," with that usually comes lots of travel and provided housing through your grants. Dont give up because of pay (if you cant tell I'm very passionate about the subject).</p>