Finally, in 1998, after more than 30 years, the work paid off.

The work did not pay much but he learned the value of networking.

In 1993, all the hard work and planning paid off.

By the time of the exam this hard work had paid off.

Maybe all the hard work in the fields had paid off.

For all the stress, the work paid only $10.75 to $12 an hour.

A day's work paid me at least thirty dollars and usually more.

It also calls for further reform of the benefits system to make work really pay.

Their hard work paid off and $150,00 was given for the construction of a new women's building.

That work did not pay very well, but I could do it at home.