Help for just starting out?

What a great site! Thanks for all of the thorough answers, they are so helpful. I now have a question. I have been a stay at home mom and have decided to start my pre-ed requirements for A&H and L&A. I am curious what the typical work schedule is for a starting agent? I do want to be a captive agent, and I am wondering who would be a good company to get with, and what my 1st year earnings might be with average amount of hard work? Thanks! I'm in Pa. There seems to be so much to learn, I'm SO nervous! Not at all about the test but just getting out there!