Do you think i will get a job at age 15?

Question

I want to make some money and not have to keep asking my parents. where would be a good place to work i live in Connecticut.
how many hours would you think i could work and what would i get paid. thanks!

Answer 1

Depends on CT laws. In many states, someone your age can get a waiver from school that says the kid is doing well in class and is allowed to get a job. Don't expect it to be anything exciting. Most likely fast food, minimum wage stuff. Probably not more than about 15 hours a week. Be prepared to get the icky jobs and not much money for your work. It's okay, though. This is the way to independence, self-reliance, and a sense of self-worth. A good work ethic is a very valuable asset. It will do you well in later life.

Talk to your parents, call the local school board, and ask for apps at fast-food restaurants and mall stores. Oh, yeah, maybe movie theaters, too.

If you can't get a "real" job, there's always odd jobs like yard work, babysitting, car washing, etc. Walk around your neighborhood and find out who needs help and what they'll pay for it. Work is work, whether it comes with a weekly paycheck or just a little cash in hand.

Good luck!

Answer 2

You can get a job at 15.. I worked for almost the whole time I was 15 and nothing was wrong with it and it was 20 hours a week.. That is the only down fall is you cant work past 7:30 and only 8 hours instead of 12 during the day on weekends... I hope I could help feel free to ask me any questions...

Answer 3

I know the govt limits the hours that a 15 year old can work as opposed to a 16 year old. It may be tough getting a job at your age.

Answer 4

Try to get a job in a fruit stand or a grocery store doing deliveries. You could also get a paper route. There are tonnes of jobs out there for young people who want to work, but you have to want to work. You could also try to volunteer because this looks very good on and application

Answer 5

I don't live in Connecticut, but try your local grocery stores. Most hire baggers at age 15. Or you could try doing odd jobs for your neighbors (cutting lawns, walking dogs, etc). If all else fails, try opening your own backpack store. Buy some candy, chips, & things, take them to school and sell them. Make sure the school is ok with that first!!

Answer 6

Cart boy or a bagger at a supermarket. You can also try restaurants for bus boy or dishwasher, it's crappy work but you gotta make money somehow! My 1st job was at a gas station, I did things like stock the drinks and sweep the floors, I was 14.

Answer 7

You can definitely get a job, but it might have to be at a fast food place. It's a good experience, in that it's the worst job I've ever had, so your next job you won't dislike so much.

Answer 8

Yes sure...try McDonalds or Burger King for starters you can only work part time which is around 20 hours a weekand when i worked at Mcdonalds I started out at 5.25.....so give it a shot

Answer 9

you should work for at least 4 hours. it sucks going to school and getting a job. plus you dont get that much time do anything unless its your day off. but if you need the money go for it. good luck

Answer 10

you can get a job at 15 with a schools workers permit, but will only be allowed to work part time