It may not be the answer to lousy pay, but . . .
I have to encourage those of us who still eat ramen, to try vegetarian rice and beans. It may cost about a $1 more to make than ramen, but it is much healthier, really easy to make, and is another cheap option. (No dying from malnutrition on this stuff!!) I lived on it in grad school. If any one wants the recipe, I'd be happy to send it your way. Just email me off-list.
Sheryl Woodruff