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  I received my first payment as a reviewer for a renowned university-based journal. As an emerging scholar, being compensated for what I've always considered a passion and hobby is nothing short of sensational. During one of my library soft skills programs, a participant approached me expressing interest in having me as a reviewer for their journal. Without hesitation, I welcomed the opportunity. A few months after our initial encounter, I received an email requesting me to review some articles. After scanning through, I returned a few articles that were not within my area of interest. Within a few weeks – a period extended due to work commitments – I returned the reviewed articles. Almost immediately, the participant called, expressing her appreciation for the thorough and constructive criticism. Her satisfaction was evident. Early one Monday morning, I received an alert confirming payment for the journal article vetting fees. I was thrilled; it was unexpected, and receiving comp