[petek]

Since this has turned into a "why I am a mentor" thread:

My "payday" is how their eyes light up when of one of the students I work with do something they didn't think they could - and the occasional bonus of a parent coming up to tell me how much their student valued the help I gave. No one could pay me as much in money as that is worth to me.

Respect is nice, too, but optional. I'd rather be convinced by a student that their way is better!