Working as a housepainter, Tom would be able to ...

  get a great tan.
  earn more than a lifeguard.
  work with children.

Alicia:

Tom, did you find a job for the summer yet?

Tom:

Actually, I've found a couple of them, Alicia. I just have to decide which one to take.

Alicia:

Really? Good for you!

Tom:

Yeah. My cousin owns a summer camp, and he said I could spend the summer working as a lifeguard for him.

Alicia:

Great! What else?

Tom:

I'm also thinking about working as a housepainter for my uncle's company.

Alicia:

Hmm. Working as a lifeguard, you get to swim every day, and you'd get a great tan.

Tom:

Yeah, but being a housepainter pays more than being a lifeguard. And I wouldn't have to watch a lot of noisy little kids.