I live on the Tolland/Windham County, CT border and the state laws say I can work at certain places at 14 so I'm looking into caddying but other things would be great. I have basic math skills, historical knowledge, work expirience at a farm 5 years, a lawnmower, I'm respectful and have a good work ethic, I play Guitar, Bass, and Keyboard.
2006-10-06 14:07:41 · 7 answers · asked by I dont know 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Ask mommy and daddy for chores.
2006-10-06 14:09:28 · answer #1 · answered by Teacher Man 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There is an organization called Junior Achievement that has chapters for young people across the United States and would be worth investigating. The website link is http://www.ja.org. Also, there are various books at your local library that will give you some incredible advice on finding traditional and non-traditional employment. Ask your Librarian for assistance in finding those books. One example is "Fast Cash for Kids" by Bonnie and Noel Drew. Yet another idea is to check with your school's guidance counseling department to see if any local employers have contacted the school for teens. The fact that you want to work is a good sign but don't let it interfere with your studies. You can start to earn money to put aside for college, a car, and other wants and needs that you have now as well as in the not too distant future.
2006-10-06 15:45:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 14 you'll be stuck with basic jobs like stock clerk, gas station maybe, possibly fast food. Under the table you might be able to find more work doing farm-type chores or manual labor, but if you have to fill out a job application odds are your choices will be pretty limited. Lots of places don't want to hire 14-year olds because of the limited hours you can work.
You'd probably be better off finding something under the table. If there are other farms in your area you might want to ask if they need help and negotiate a wage. Whatever work you find, your math skills, historical knowledge, and musical skills will most likely not count for much. The farm and lawnmower experience will.
2006-10-06 14:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by τεκνον θεου 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask your neighbors for odd jobs such as pet sitting or walking their dogs. Also, maybe volunteer to trim lawns or pull weeds (for money of course....), that is what I did at 14 :)
2006-10-06 14:18:57 · answer #4 · answered by Life after 45 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe in a daycare as an assistant or a CIT in the summar.
2006-10-06 14:17:10 · answer #5 · answered by funny1tou 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ask your mom or dad for Jobs around the house.OK
2006-10-06 14:17:03 · answer #6 · answered by - Allison 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can't do much. you're probably going to be stuck with really crappy jobs. sorry.
2006-10-06 14:09:58 · answer #7 · answered by christy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋