what is a good job for an 18-21 yearold??

Question

at least enough money to be able to split the rent with a roommate.

also be able to maintain a car and afford some clothes food etc. and live comfortably.

particularly a job with no college or trade schoool. but apprenticeships and on the job training are acceptable

Answer 1

There are many jobs available to younger people but one option you may want to consider is Job Corps. This is a federal program that assists younger people (18-24) gain both training and experience in a career field. They send you to training during which time you receive a mixture of classroom instruction and on-the-job training. During this period you receive a financial stipend or allowance to spend while you're there. Additionally, upon graduation your receive a certificate from them, a documentation of your hours, and get assigned a counselor to assist you in getting any necessary licenses or additional certifications as well as getting employed in the field you are trained in. Finally, they provide training in almost any career field there is, so there are many opportunities.

You may also want to contact your state's unemployment agency as they either have or are partnered with a youth program to assist younger people gain employerment.

Answer 2

Well I assume that you are not studying or planning to study. So actually you should be thinking of work in the long-term.

Apprenticeships are not high paying, but in the long-term they will pay off with a trade (and trade work can give you a lot of opportunites for nice work and business opportunities).

For short-term returns with career opportunities, think about sales work. You deal with customers, and later in life there will always be work for sales people (if you study, whatever your choice, they will still need sales people). Sales work is really the only place these days where you can start on the ground floor with businesses.

On the other hand think about larger businesses, supermarket/department stores. All you have to do is apply (online or in person). You start at the bottom but have a chance to work your way up.

But high paid work can also be found. During the Dot.com boom I was training web designers. One student talked about what he did before taking up this opportunity. He was a long-distance truck driver, and how much he earnt. Half the class wanted to quit on the spot and take up truck driving for the money.

But in reality these high paying jobs are also hard work too.

Answer 3

waiter..probably get some good tips. If you are 21, then bartending.

Answer 4

you could work alot of things:
cellphone guy
store clerk
autoshop
secertery
telemarketer