What are some ways for a teenager to make money?

Question

Okay, I'm 15 years old, and I could use some money. I have my permit, and I'll be getting my license soon. I want a car, and my mom wants me to get a car too. Apparently she doesn't trust me in hers. I need to make some money. Technically, I'm legal to work at a lot of places, but no one wants to hire a 15 year old. I've tried working at houses around the neighborhood, but in the last year, no one seems to have any money. Anybody got any ideas or places that might hire me?

Answer 1

Yeah I've worked with some 15 year olds and they're mostly not good. I worked with this 15yo blonde chick once with a nice round butt, we got along well.

Answer 2

Hey Hun, I am reading what a lot of people wrote for answers and I am sorry you are having to put up with such stupid immature answers like this. It's ridiculous that adults can be such idiots. First off I want to say I am quite impressed with the fact you are mature enough to start saving up money for a car, that is wonderful, you've got a good head on your shoulders. I know what I used to do what babysit for people, but that probably wouldn't interest you. What is a good idea for you though is places like someone else said, a pizza parlor, or if you have some ice cream shop around. Some form of fast food would most likely hire you. I know fast food isn't the most desirable job, but it's only temporary. I also know that in the summer time, the park district is a great place to work, you MIGHT have to be 16 to do that though. Look into it though. I guess you could also try looking into something like a dinner and being a bus boy or something also. Good luck with this! You can write me if you need more help, you can contact me at [e-mail]

Answer 3

At least once a day, I wish I had a teenager to help with some project. Why don't you use your computer to print up some business cards and fliers. Offer your services to clean garages and basements, organize people's workbenches and tools, do gardening, clean swimming pools, help people learn to use their new computers, wash cars, tutor younger children in math and reading, clean cupboards and closets, paint decks.....the list could go on and on! I would gladly pay $10/hr to a teenager to do any of those things.

You might consider contacting the churches in your area. They probably know of older people who really would appreciate your services.

Talk to your parents about your ideas and be sure they know the people who would hire you. (Your safety and well-being is more important than anything you can earn.) You may need their cooperation for answering phone calls and taking messages, too.

Best of luck to you! I hope you have a great summer and can put away some savings for college expenses.

Answer 4

I have gone through this with my three teens when they were 15. Because of child labor laws and/or liability reasons, it is common for people or employers to hire those that are older and more responsible. Don't let disappointment set in, and be confident as well as polite when speaking to perspective employers. If you show you're not afraid of work and do a great job, people are much more apt to give you a chance and good character references. So, whatever you choose to do, do your very best. These are jobs or employers I would recommend: Yard work, car washing, errand running, painting, waitering, clearing tables, dish-washing, animal care (such as washing), if you have special skills/talents then put them to work... My kids have been proven strong swimmers and landed jobs as Lifeguards. Some grocery stores may hire for bagging or other positions. Fast food chains may be a consideration too. Keeping in mine that school and time to do your homework needs to be a priority in your life. Employers that don't care much about your education may not be someone you want to work for. Hope this helps... Good Luck!

Answer 5

Jobs usually don't want to hire you because of restrictions placed on them about hours worked and so on. If you are in a rural area I would suggest orchard or vineyard work. It's demanding but you can often get around some of the working restrictions and there's no age restricted equipment involved in manual picking. If you're urban try hotels they often have an afternoon houseman (like a housekeeper) which could work as little as 3-4 hours a night and weekends (this job also requires no previous experience usually). In general locally owned businesses are your best bet as they tend to have a harder time finding worker.

Answer 6

You could get a job at a grocery store helping the cashier bag groceries. I've seen a lot of young kids doing this. I wish you good luck in finding ways to make money for your car.

Answer 7

No, I'm sorry. Try some other areas within walking distance. Then, earn enough money for a bus for, say a few months, then take the bus to some other neighborhoods. Or maybe put a small ad in the paper for babysitting... (And ignore the rude comments others have put here please.)

Answer 8

I think it is FANTASTIC that you are wanting to work and save money for a future car. I would suggest being a paper boy, a dog walker, house sit,babysit,life gaurds for public pools in Summer, make flyers and post in wealthier neighborhoods for mowing, yard cleanups, clean gutters, or doing landscaping. I think you could make good money doing any of those things. Best of luck to you!

Answer 9

Try looking at day camps near by or overnight camps might be good...some place that will take you for a few weeks, and you wont have to worry about looking for transpiration.
Or possibly parks too...how about a lifeguard?
Working with animals and kids is always good...how about farm work? Anything like that near you? Your best bet would be something with easy labor, because, well... you are 15...and you probably seem young to some...but what ever you do have fun and enjoy your summers...before you know it...it will be "work, work, work...all day long, summer long...until u retire!"

Good Luck! :)

Answer 10

Try fast food restaurants, they'll pretty much hire anyone to work the grill, dishwasher, etc... or try grocery stores, they could always use some baggers and checkers. Another way is since summer's just around the corner, start your own lawnmowning business. Atlease this way, you can set up your hours and how much you want to charge.

Answer 11

i had a job at 15 working at McDonald's. go to any fast food place/restaurant or retail store and just apply EVERYWHERE, the mall, anywhere walking distance!! also go on your computer and create flyers for cutting grass, washing/cleaning cars and houses...or if you're a girl create some for babysitting or pet sitting or something. ask your parents for help. if you get a job open a savings account and just put EVERYTHING in there save all of it for your car. maybe when your parents see that you're working hard they'll help pay for some of it. good luck ;)