is there a way a 12 year old could get a job?

Question

please dont say chores or parents jobs.

Answer 1

You should not expect your parents to pay you for helping around the house. That is something you should be doing anyway.

Jobs you can do for neighbors: Mowing lawns, walking pets, washing cars, and babysitting (if you are a responsible kid).

You may find it difficult to get a job at 12 because most jobs require you have skills. It does not hurt to ask. Try jobs that do not require a college education, such as fast food, grocery stores, shops, etc.

One way to build your skills is through volunteering. You will not get paid but you will learn valuable skills that will help you get a job someday. Maybe your parents will agree to compensate you for volunteering. They can consider it a donation to a good cause.

A great site is http://www.volunteermatch.org/

If you are adventurous, you can try running your own internet business by buying things at garage sales and selling them online at http://www.ebay.com . Research what things are selling for on ebay before purchasing. (Also, avoid buying stuff on ebay or you will spend more than you make.) I suggest you specialize in a few items: specific toys, books, etc. You are going to become an expect so pick a category that you really enjoy. (When you see a bargain you will know it!) Be certain to check the website daily to make certain your customers are happy. To make a profit you will need to calculate the costs: ebay fees, paypal fees, packaging materials, and postage.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Paper route.
Lawn mowing.
Babysitting.
Lemonade stand.
Cookie bakes.
Hot dog stand.

I think it's easier for 12 yr olds to get a job than adults nowadays.
Use your imagination, and don't sell drugs just because it's easy profits.

Answer 3

Ok no chores .. that eliminates basically everything

since its the summer you can get creative. depending on where you live you can do a little lemon aide type thing, ooh you can sell little bracelets you make ( thats what i did at 11 ). you can make money with anything your gifted with. lets say your a really good poet, you can make cards and stuff like that and sell it. you can also baby sit.

Answer 4

Well, at 12 you can't get a legal job yet. You can babysit though. That's what i did at 12. Make flyers and pass it around. Good lulck! ^_^

Answer 5

you could babysit or cut grass shovel snow but to work in places like grocery stores there are child labor laws which means for you your to young for these that type of job

Answer 6

paper route, mowing lawns, babysitting, delivering groceries or meals, walking dogs, taking care of animals for people on vacation, running errands, painting, cleaning, tutoring...talk to other kids, ask your neighbors if there's any service that you can do for money

Answer 7

youcant get a job because of child labor laws