Your first paycheck will feel tiny compared to the hours. That’s normal. You’re being paid in skills too.

Early pay is low because, honestly, your output is still low, and that stops being insulting once you see what else is changing hands. You are being handed the ability to show up on time, handle a rush, talk to strangers, follow a process and be relied on. Those travel with you to every job after this one. The hourly rate is the smaller half of the deal.

Write down what you have actually learned to do in the last month. Add to that list every few weeks and take it with you when you apply for the next thing.