need a job but only 15.....any ideas?

Answer 1

Good for you!!! I hope you find something you really enjoy! I'm not sure about your area, but in our town, most of the grocery stores hire 15 year olds to sack groceries...some restaurants might offer jobs for your age too. If not, you can try doing the type of things my daughter does. She is 15 and sometimes she has more money than me! LOL She babysits and cleans houses. Most of her "clients" are people from church or people I know from work.

If babies aren't your thing...just go with your passion. If you have a talent...soccer, drawing, piano, etc....see if you can find any kids that you could teach. A lot of parents, like me, would use your services for the fact that it would be less expensive than hiring a professional, and would be a great way for a kid to learn basic skills.

My neighbor's boys stay funded by mowing lawns. They just go door to door asking if anyone needs them. You could also do this with other things...such as car washing, pet bathing, etc...although these things might be better to do in your own yard so you don't make a mess of someone else's.

How about the computer? Most teens have lots of extra clothes and accessories...you could actually make a lot of extra cash by just selling things on Ebay. You could also make things to sell on Ebay.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Many factors play a part of the job hunting experience. First, if you live in a rural area, you might try working for individual ranchers, homeowners, etc. (painting interior/exterior houses, fences; handing out flyers for a local small company; babysitting pets while owners are on vacation; make a property store-front on the road with crafts/foods/projects that you've made etc....be creative). However, if you're a city person, you might try (the admin. office at a Elementary/Jr.Hi/Hi School office; volunteer for the local Parks and Recreation day-time activities[they may even pay you]; typing for a Dr. or Dentist; pruning/mowing/removing trash from neighbors yard; running grocery errands for seniors; photography for birthdays & special events; etc.) Just remember, regular fast food co's. and discount retail stores are worried about their liability until you're 16, so... the rest is up to you...show you have the desire to work and before you know it, you will have people contacting you.

Babysitting.

Bagging or stocking job at a local grocery store. Many grocers will hire baggers that are 15.

Fast food restaurant, e.g. McDonald's.

If you are able to work and do not want to work at fast food restaurants, try motels, daycares and lawn services in your phone book.

Go to a neighbors house and ask if you can help around the house if you do a good job they will recomend youwith friends but be courteous and friendly at all times! :)

A little ice cream place.

I know that a friend of mine, that was your age (15), put an ad in the little nickel paper (weekly ads) expressing his interest in earning monies. He received several responses from the ad.

Try looking at a simple, independent local store rather than a chain. When you turn 16 you will at least have some experience which is good.

A farm.

If you know computers you could try programming or being a Web developer, or you could do data processing.

Also where I live you can clean the tables up at little restaurants when your 15 I believe.

Don't be afraid to ask, not asking won't get you anywhere! I wish you the best of luck on finding a job :)

~Hugz

Answer 3

It all depends on where you live at. I personally live in california near the sacramento area and am also 15. This previous summer I got a job with my local park and recreation center as a lifeguard. They paid for all my training and I had pretty fair wages. (7.70$) This next summer I will be making over (9.00$) just for having one more license that I have to pay for this time unfortunately. Its a fun job and its mostly easy, yet sometimes stressful if something does happen. Look into it! I had to get a Lifeguarding license, a CPR certification, and a Titlt 22 First Aid license. I am getting a WSI-License soon which enables me to teach swim lessons. The job is wonderful! lol

Answer 4

Babysitting is about it. I do know that where I live you are required to take babysitting classes. That is a requirement now. I think it is something new. The question is why do you need a job? Is it because your family needs help or because you just want money to go to the mall? If the answer is to go shopping then maybe you can work out a deal with your mom/parents/guardian to work around the house while they are at work so you can earn money to go shopping or buy whatever you want when you go hang out with friends.

Answer 5

well u r now of leagal age to get a job...start applying to places like MacDonalds...I know most dont like to work in fast food, but it actually the best experience for a teen your age...or u can go to your local mall and start to apply their or any grocery store for checkouts and stocking...i think your a little old for a paper route, but u could try it.....and u r the perfect age for babysitting, alot of parents wont leave their children aone with someone under 15 so get your # out there...I hope this helps and good luck

Answer 6

Hey well i am 15 and got a job at a fast food outlet at the age of 14 really easily. before that i did paper runs and walked a dog. its really easy to get a job

Answer 7

chik-fa-la hires at 15 [if there are any if your area]
babysitting.
lifeguarding [your local YMCA]
bagging at a grocery store
hostess at a small restruant.

i babysit all the little kids in my neighborhood
not all at once of course. ive made almost 40 dollars
just from friday. i have nothing better to do ;;

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Answer 8

Babysitting or paper route is about all you can do until you turn 16

Answer 9

some places will allow you to work with your parents permission if not you can baby sit, mow lawns, cleans yards, clean houses be a dog walker, dog sitter. hope this information helps you good luck

Answer 10

your name suggests you like your nephew a lot which would indicate you like children alot. Have you ever thought of working with children and starting a course in childcare?