ok this is what I don't get.. If your mom got you into the job and set you up with it, without you having to go through an application/interview process, it must mean she knows the owner pretty damn well.. If your mom wanted to get you the job because she wanted you to get some non-paid work experience before you get a real paid job yourself, then it really is your mom's call whether or not you should stay. However, if your mom got you the job knowing it was a paid job and the owner backs off his deal and decides not to pay you your salary, I'm suspecting he's hiding it from your mom. If this is the case, I'd definetly tell your mom right away so that she'd know and get things straightened out. Sigh. Asian jobs are always so shady