I would not call what I engaged in a real job because I got paid without being taxed. My mother offered me a job for twenty dollars an hour, which I considered not bad. I was to tutor my 14-year-old brother in math. He was in algebra, and it was easy for me since I was studying in calculus. So I took the job without hesitation. Although later I found it exhausting teaching my brother, I still learned something from this job including being more patient, working with people, enjoying what I do, and the value of preparation. I almost quit ....