My first job was at the San Carlos Airport(SQL). I worked in an aircraft avionics shop and made $6.75/hr. At the time I was also taking flying lessons so it was a pretty good deal getting paid to be around airplanes and occasionally getting a ride.

My first summer job earned me $6/hour, programming Access databases. I didn't get too much work done because I was a newb, but it was a fun learning experience.

It wasn't until college that I had menial jobs like washing dishes and cooking at restaurants.