were both 15, and we jus need some oxtra cash for gas. were jus gonna start around our nieghborhood till my friend gets his liscnese in 3 months then were gonna try to start around town seom? wut do you think we should do?
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This is a great idea!! Way to go fella!! It is so nice to read of young men (and women) who are enterprising in how to obtain money. I say go for it. \n\nHowever, it may be difficult to find a handy spot to do this in. You will need a spot on a major road where you can get noticed. You will need to approach the property owners of various differant sites which look promising. Don't allow a few no's to get you down. Keep looking and asking untill you get a yes. Don't be afraid of a little rejection. Those who perservere will get ahead much faster and better than those who give up in the face of advercity. \n\nAlso consider the price you will charge. Realize that you may wind up getting paid less than the national minimum wage per hour of work you do. This is due to the fact many people have access to the automated car wash services out there which provides a full wash and vacumn for around $10.00. So, consider offering a lower price in order to attract customers. It needs to be made worthwhile for somebody to chose your service over another. While there are those who will use your service in order to provide teens with the experiance of being in business and learning how to earn money, others will not and in order to get those you will need to provide incentive for them to use your service instead of the one they currently use. \n\nI think this is an exellent way for both of you to make money and learn a lot about the business world. You could even put this on a resume' later in life! Prospective employers like to see inititive in their employees. By showing you started a business which was successfull or even not so successfull you are showing true inititive and spunk!! You are demonstrating even more than that, but it would take too long for me to write it all here. However, you are demonstating an "out of the box" thinking, critical thinking, perserverance, willingness to work hard, a solid work ethic, understanding life does not provide hand outs, and a willingness to go after what you want in a positive and creative way. Plus many other positive things as well. This is all I should really write here.\n\nI am just really thrilled to read of teens who are williing to be creative and take inititive in finding ways of abtaining needed finances, other than just asking parents or doing crime to gain income. Good for the both of you and please do not give up!!\n\nI would wish you luck, but with the attitude you have you really don't need it as you will create your own luck by being so willing to work hard and find ways to acheive your goals.
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Oh, God, that just sucks that you have to go to a pawn shop to buy gas.  They will not give you very much on the jewelry.  Can you do some sort of odd jobs instead to earn cash?  check out www.craigslist.org for your locale and check the "etc" job listings.  They often have one time gigs like maybe working a day helping to cater a wedding or a weekend helping someone move and you might be better off getting cash from that.  Good luck!
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When i was your age I had a Lemonade stand. I made $200 easy a day, but I lived in an OK area. If you live in the slums or in a bad area you may not want to do that, also don't do it without your parents knowing, and keeping an eye on you, cause we live in a sick world.
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Yes I'm sure you can. I think it is great that someone aged 14 is interested in business and interested in making a living and creating products and services for others.\n\nAs others have said, you will have to get an adult to sponsor you, such as your parents or a teacher or a club at school.\nI would start off small. You are bound to make some mistakes, so try to make these with small amounts of money so you don't lose too much.\nBut you must still get a good education, because you need other options in case your businesses are not successful in the future.\n\nGood luck!
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Call the circulation department of your local paper. Don't overlook community papers either- like those that only publish once a week.\n\nI just realized you said a "summer" job. Paper routes are not summer jobs. They are regular jobs. Some papers won't hire kids because they want adults who can drive and take bigger routes- and be held to contracts. Still, give it a shot.\n\nSince you are 14, you are limited. An adult can get a route anywhere. You need one near your home. You'll need to find out if they will bring the papers to your home, or if you need to go get them.\n\nI have had routes both as a teen and as an adult. It is decent money- you won't get rich, but you can make a honest living and learn a great deal about responsibility. \n\nIn many ways, it is like a small business. You "buy" the papers from the newspaper, then sell them at a profit. You don't pay for them up front, and many subscribers pay the paper directly...but I think you understand what I am saying.\n\nYour product is also SERVICE. if someone wants their paper in a certain place, that is where you put it. Every day . No matter what.\nIf you are lucky, they will remember this and tip you well.\n\nSome warnings....if this is a morning paper, you are responsible to deliver those papers on time- usually 6am EVERY DAY. That means if the presses break, or the papers get to you late for any reason, you need to deliver them before school.\n\nAfternoon papers are great....you can deliver them right after school. If you are delivering on foot or bike, the route wouldn't be huge.\n\nRemember- this would be YOUR job. You shouldn't ask your parents to drive you around. The only exception is late paper delivery or pouring rain. Then you should pay them for their gas and time.
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Updated 11/14:\n\nAs I read this question I think this:\nA teen [atheist] should do whatever any teenager should do.  Try to establish communication, work towards mutual understanding, and don't lost sight of the fact that you are pretty much grown up and they are the ones who brought you safely to this place.   Respect is a powerful tool.  You can't win respect from some people no matter what you do, but you can choose to lavish it on others regardless of what you think of their choices.  No matter what their mistakes, your parents deserve your respect just for bringing you to this place.\n\nOK,  that was the update.\n________________________________________\n\nI'm in agreement with you that taking communion wouldn't be appropriate if you do not believe.  The communion is meant to be a way to share a unified faith experience.  Obviously, you don't feel that way.\n\nIt may be time, at 18, to begin discussions about making a plan to move out of the home.  Are you nearing college age?  Is a work/apartment plan appropriate for you?  We have always asked that our children make a plan.  One even chose a half-way house so that he could leave quickly without a plan.  (It was still a plan.)  Two have chosen college.  One went to live with another family for a time until she got a decent job and found an apartment.\n\nYour parents have a responsibility to the world (and to you) to bring you up to the point that you can make a reasonable plan for your future and embark on it.  They may not feel that you are ready, or perhaps it is not customary to let children in your culture leave at this young age. \n\nI suggest talking rationally with them about what is required to remain under their roof and whether it would be an appropriate time to make a launch plan.  Having a plan in place will take some of the pressure off of you, and it might help you comply until the time when you have reached your goal and step out on your own.\n\nI wish you well.  I'm quite certain that you will do well once you have a plan in place that suits you and your future goals.  Just don't lose sight of the future in your angst at the present situation, which I can see is intollerable.\n____________________________\nAnother thought before time runs out...\nEven atheists can spend a lot of time and emotion proselytizing.  Perhaps it would be good to check and see if you are trying to convert your folks.  Obviously, they believe strongly.  You believe strongly in something different.  Suppose you reach a truce.  Suppose you stop talking to them about your disbelief in exchange for them to stop trying to force you to believe.  A similar compromise could be reached that would best fit your situation.  (That would also help you to appear less "rebellious.")
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Go with Mom.  Take your friend.
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At 15, fast food places are a good start. Here in northeast FL, Micky D's starts them out at about $8 an hour. (I make that much as a CSR for a Valet Garage and I am 41!) Dishwashing, grocery bagger and stable hand (if you live near any farms)is also good. There isn't a whole lot a 15yo can do, really. Most places want a valid DL or have age limitations. Hope I helped SOME.
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Go to Florida, but don't expect a handout.  If you learn how to WORK, there will always be a good paying job waiting\nfor you.  It seems so simple to my generation.  How do we get this through to the younger generation when they have examples such as this guy's parents.  Wow.
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i would say get a job..money isn't the only reason it would be good for you because it will get you out and doing stuff and making money while your at it. as far as your friends go they probably don't want you to be lazy and want you to do well. it's up to you though.
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I still have a best friend and I am 33.  We met while doing PTA at school when our kids were younger.  We talk if not every day then every other day.  We are also in a couples poker group together with our spouses and our other "best" friends.  We jump from house to house once a month for this.  Sometimes we go shopping....our families go on a mini vacation together in the summers..... sometimes just the adults take a weekend.... we go to football games together......our kids all get along great and stick together.  I'd be lost without them!!!! (And I even have a big extended family on top of this - love this life!)
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No, don't start something that can't last. If you think it can last after you move then give it a try. I think the guy needs to tell your friend that he has feelings for you. If your relationship will ruin your friendship with your friend then don't do it.
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I know how you feel! I had the same decision to make. I moved from NYC to OH (500 miles)about 2 years ago, so my son could be closer to his father (He is my ex husband).  Well his father decided to go back to NY and left his son and me here in OH.  I knew my ex for 20 years and we were good friends.  Now I am stuck out here with no family or longtime friends.  But I do have a wonderful career and I am surviving with the aid of one awsome friend.  He has been the one to help with the adjustment of a totally different life.  All I am saying is think before you move.  A month isn't long enough to decide if you should move 2000 miles away. Especially if you just got together.  It takes time and alot of trust to move far away from everything you know to start a life with someone.  You need to know if she is going to be your leaning post when you need it.  A month isn't long enough.  And if it doesn't work then you have to be prepared to be on your own in an unfamiliar place. I wish you luck and hope everything turns out great.  PS - I don't regret anything but just look at every aspect.
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Why would he sell his car without having another lined up -- and before asking you to borrow yours?  $250/month would get him a pretty decent car -- good enough to use for work.  Actually he could probably get an XB for close to that.  He will end up lowering the value of your car when he could have his own and pay the same amount.  I think it's a bad idea.
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you should have waited for the right time.. but what has been done has been done...i just hope u never regreted it... and if u think it will help you to open that up to your parents,why not...just be ready for a 1 month ground...kiddin!
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I think that starting here is a good initiative. Now if your friends has some summer homework to do, maybe you can do it for them. Sell some of your old play station games on e-bay or in game-stop stores. If you really have a talent for something find a store that sell things related to your talent and offer yourself for a summer job. Last if you have a WOW account that worth something try selling it on the proper forums.
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Hey, brother, can you spare a dime?\n\nThis sounds like a good idea but if I were to do this I'd tend to think of it more as a grant and not expect a repayment.  At the very least you can make a friend and what's wrong with that?