I want to see if my local pet shop owner will hire me .But I can't use the term "hire" and she can't "hire" me. Because I am only thirteen. How do I ask her to give me a job that PAYS without her thinking I want to volunteer? I need some suggestions!
2006-11-01 06:32:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
My dad knows her so I think she might give me a of the record job?
2006-11-01 06:36:31 · update #1
If I got a job like cleaning the cages twice a week how much do you think she would pay me?
2006-11-01 06:58:42 · update #2
Good help is difficult to find in pet shops and they cannot legally hire you. If you are entrpreneurial and industrious (which it sounds like you are) go in and say, up front, "I am a very good worker and have a real love for animals. While I know you cnnot legally hire me, let me work around here for a week and you pay me what you think I am worth"...then you need to perform. Do jobs, like cleaning cages and help the store look nicer with good merchandising. Also, bring new ideas of things you can do to help the store be a better place to shop. If you get tht far I can give you lots more ideas!
2006-11-01 06:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most states, if not all, child labor is totally illegal. That means that until you are 16 (15 in some states I believe) you cannot legally have a paying job as such. There are some businesses who can get special dispensation and some states that have special situation clauses etc... but these generally only apply to very specific cases, if they exist at all.
2006-11-01 14:38:11 · answer #2 · answered by D B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should be able to get work papers from your school counselor, I got one when I was 12 for a paper route.
you can have a part time job though your work hours are limited by law
explain to the store owner that you would like to earn some extra money, that will remove any doubt about pay
2006-11-01 14:43:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell them you are looking for a part time job after school and you love pets. Hope you get the job
2006-11-01 14:35:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you could ask her to let your work in her pet shop as a 'volunteer', but for her to pay your expenses (travel, meals, protective clothing, etc.,) at a level that would be, in effect, a wage. It's worth a try. Good luck!
2006-11-01 14:37:55 · answer #5 · answered by avian 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont know where you are from but here ya cant work till youre 16 child labor laws . even at 16 they can only work you certain hours at night so it dont get in the way of you school work . if youre grades drop no more job its like that all over america .
2006-11-01 14:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just ask. Best for her not to do this as she could get into lots of trouble especially if you get hurt.
Best thing for you to do is wait until you are 15 to find a job.
2006-11-01 14:42:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry but you can't do that. If you want a paying job, help your parents around the house and do your chores.
2006-11-01 14:34:55 · answer #8 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need working papers, but you could try and say "im looking for a paying job." i'm 14 and need a job so i know how you feel lol.
2006-11-01 14:36:19 · answer #9 · answered by James D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you don't, since you're not old enough to work there. why would she hire a 13 year old anyway?? You know you're not old enough to work there, so I'm not sure why you think she'd put her business in jeopardy to help you.
2006-11-01 14:36:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋