At this point, at 18, you are tremendously time wealthy. Every possibility is open to you. Really, i believe it is well into your 30s, 40s, maybe 50s or even later. But it's especially true for you. The most valuable thing you can do is the self exploration to find what will make you happy and sufficiently financially well off. If it were me, I'm not looking for a 2nd low paying job for money, rather I want experience and knowledge to help me define my path. That, OR, take a risk that can have a big upside payoff. You still probably have plenty of time to make money, but there ARE certain things may be much easier when you're younger. College, travel, study abroad, building a business, writing a novel, pursuing love. All more important.

But if money is especially important for you, I would reco reading up on the 4 types of millionaires. Maybe see which one you think you could be.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/07/31/i-spent-5-years-interviewing-225-millionaires-3-money-habits-that-helped-them-get-rich.html