[JERRY2KONE]

In fact the biggest lesson you should have learned is to make sure you discuss the pay before you do even one hour of work. Its not rude to ask, and in fact expected if you really want to be respected on the job. No one in his right mind will work without knowing up front what he will be paid. The only exception to that rule is if the employer insisits on seeing how well or not so well your work ethic is, before making a final decision on what your time is worth. Kind of like a probationary period. For me I would not go more than a week though. I have enough experience to be more demanding on having a pay rate up front. Still it all worked out for the best and you left with your head held high, because you made sure that you were heard. Good luck in school young man.