That is why I loved my job pulling parts at a junk yard. I made more in 3-4 hours then working all day at something hourly. I didn't even really have a "boss" the guy I worked for was named I shit you not, Muskrat. I don't even know his real first name.
I'd show up and there'd be a list of parts to pull and what vehicles had them. I'd pull the parts and leave them in bins and if it took me an hour I was paid per part. I got paid on Saturdays in cash, if he wasn't there he'd leave the money in a drawer under some stuff for me.
I think this is partly why I was always into some sort of entrepreneurial thing throughout my life. Once you have that type of work environment you know it is possible so you keep seeking it and better.
Oh and cash money no taxes!