N is for nine

Just in time for TBT. Today, N years ago, I officially joined the league of the 'unemployed' (which, I thank God, lasted only for couple of months). Firsthand, I got to experience their so called 'real world'. Little did I know, it was just the first few steps. That time, I was anxious to get a job to earn what I needed. Today, I am grateful because I was led to a direction of earning based on what I deserve. Back then, I had to learn because I needed to. Today, I learn because I simply love to. 

P.S: Find N. Not too difficult though.