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Question

Have you ever worked at the age of 14? If so where? Or do you know of any places that wil hire a 14 year old?

Answer 1

yes head to your local department of labor and get workers permits, I don't think you'll be allowed to work anything over 30hrs (depending on state laws) I worked at an Ice Rink at the age of 14 and loved it worked roughly about 25hrs / week and made $6.25/hr

not sure where you live but I made even more money cutting lawns I did 40 lawns / week at 15-20 bucks per lawn 20 of the lawns were done on Saturday and Sundays and the rest were done during the week (during summer) during the early part of the school year I cut back to 25 lawns per week. and people go bi-weekly cuttings

Answer 2

Yes, I got a job at taco bell when I was 14.
Also, some grocery stores hire younger kids as baggers and in the midwest (didn't check where you are) you can hire on as a detasseler for the summer at 13 or 14. If you don't know what it is, then you don't have it around you. :)
Just get your parents help and go around asking for applications and whether there is a minimum age requirement.
Good luck. :)

Answer 3

My daughter just turned 14. It is a challenge sometimes to get a job at that age. She has actually had 2 job offers from people who know her. I would think your first place to look would be to parents of friends of yours or friends of your parents. People who know you to be friendly and dependable (hopefully) will likely be willing to give you a chance.

When I was 14 I wanted to be a newspaper reporter. I contacted our local newspaper and was hired. Unfortunately, because of the hours they worked, I was unable to work there until I was 16 and the restrictions on my hours loosened a little bit.

Make sure, before you ask someone for a job, that you have researched the laws in your state governing child labor and what you would be allowed to do. Make sure you would be able to get a work permit, if your school or parents are required to sign off on it. Then ask, ask, ask. Tell any potential employer why you would be a good employee, given the restrictions of the hours especially, than an older, possibly more experienced worker. If you are applying for a job in what you think now will be your chosen field for life (what you want to be when you grow up), make sure to tell them that. If you have work experience, even if at home or babysitting, make sure your potential employer knows that as well.

A good place to start after you have pestered all of your friends is someplace that caters to kids your age, ie skate park, retail store, etc. Keep your imagination open. If you desire to be a lawyer, try lawyers offices for relief filing, answering phones or being a runner (if your town would make that possible). Same if you want to work in an office. If you want to be a veterinarian, try the local pet stores or humain society. Volunteer if you have to to get experience.

Basically, to be successful in life you have to learn to take rejection and learn from it. If a potential employer turns you down, respectfully ask why or what you could have done differently to get the job. If it's experience, get it. If it's your age, move on to the next one. If it's something else, correct it.

Hope this helps; good luck on you job search.

Answer 4

I babysit and I did odd jobs for elderly people who lived in my neighborhood. I don't know of any place that will hire 14 year olds. It's even hard to get a job when your 15 and 16 sometimes.

Answer 5

Some schools have summer work programs and I have seen them also hire students to help with grounds in the summer and help in the kitchen during school. your choices are limited due to the child labor laws. If you are good with kids you can take a babysitting coarse and get certified at 13 in most places. Or as someone else stated a paper route, which does not pay much. If you can handle a mover there is good money in lawn care. It doesn't hurt to ask if you are interested in a job. The worst they can say is no! Welcome to the work force!!

Answer 6

I started working when I was 10. I bucked square hay bales. Actually, at 10 I drove the truck. I got 1cent per bale. That was in MO. At 13 I worked in IL detasseling corn for a farmer. I was paid $2.00 and hour and worked a full 8 hour day. In the off season, I baby sat for $1.00 an hour. I baby sat for many years for fast and sure money. At 14 I started mowing lawns for older people and working people who didn't have time to mow themselves. At that time I was paid $5.00 a yard. Now kids get a minimum of $8.00 for a small lot sized yard. Check with neighbors, they may have jobs you can do to help. Walking dogs is a good job for young people, so is newspaper delivery, which is still done in MO. Good luck dear. Nana

Answer 7

In many states, you cannot be formally employed before the age of 15 or 16. Check your state guidelines. If you can't, you can always do:
a paper route
mow lawns for others
shovel snow in winter
offer a dog walking service
babysitting
housecleaning

If you have a local farm, offer help there. Farmers always need help with hay and stuff! Good Luck!! :o)

Answer 8

When I was 14, a family friend hired me "under the table" (meaning you don't file taxes) at her business, and I did secretarial work for her. I think McDonald's hires as young as 14.

Answer 9

I worked when i was under 14 years old, but my dad own the place. most now dont really want to hire anyone under 16.

Answer 10

I worked at the age of 14, it was at some retirement home type place but they were considered patients. Anyway, I got the job through a summer youth program. If you search "summer youth program" and your state or city or whatever, you could probably find a program that could help you.