I first worked was for a school- a primary teacher when I was 18 (after ISc). Salary was Rs 1000 with foods and lodge. First salary I used was to buy shoes and T-shirt (NIKE). Next Salary was pickpocketed when travelling in a city bus. Poor Macho! I almost cried. Then..got salaries for next six months coming here for study. From Bachelor through many academic years..I got handful of money as sholarships.. Now.. getting clean salaries $4***/month from a Health Institute. I am happy. Summieet, I can understand how excited you are to have your salary on hand !! Cheers..!