Im 15, going on 16 this September. I'm having trouble finding a job, and getting ideas. What should I do?
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If you want to do babysitting... maybe start with people your parents work with or neighbors.  These people will probably already have some trust for you and this will help you get experience.  Also, take the babysitting certification training or whatever it's called. I think it's offered for kids 13 and up. This might impress potential "clients".  If you choose not to babysit, a job in fast food is probably next easiest to get.
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I had the same problem.  I used a few techniques to solve this problem:\n\n1. Imagine yourself without a job and struggling in unemployment lines for any financial assistance. How terrible would that be?\n\n2. If you have a computer, connected to the internet at work, try joining an online multiplayer game, or chatroom, or something to look forward to everyday when you are on your way to work. MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS DURING BREAK!\n\n3. Try to make friends at work, they might help you make work more fun (or a NIGHTMARE :P)\n\n4. (this one worked the best for me)  Imagine that you work for yourself, you own a business.  If you are a bank teller, imagine that you run a bank service business and the bank that you work for is your customer.  If you are an accountant at a company, consider yourself an accountant consultant for this company.  You are not just getting a bi-weekly paycheck, you are getting paid for the work that you do.  The point here is to believe that NO ONE owns you, you work for yourself, but you have some responsiblities you have to take care of in order to get paid.  So make best of it.\n\n5.  Try picking up hobbies afterwork, like baseball, soccer, bowling, etc.\n\nI hope this helps.  Good Luck!\n-Mo
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Try looking around your neighborhood for mowing jobs, babysitting, yard work, etc.\n\nGood Luck\n\nP.S.  Thanks for being honest about your age.
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Try your High school, or one around your area. Most businesses who are looking for teens give the applications to High schools hoping to recruit students that way. You could always try working at the mall or an amusement park, or maybe even a restaurant, those places are usually pretty flexible. However to be completely honest with you it is highly unlikely a business will hire you. Most places won't do it for insurance purposes. Enjoy the summer while you still can. In any case I hope you find a job if that is what you really want. Keep looking, keep asking, and someone will hire you.
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Being 13 you are limited by what jobs you can do and how many hours you can work.  \n\nHave you tried newsagents for paper-rounds?  \nPubs/Restaurants for dish-washing/kitchen jobs?\nTry going to different shops to ask if they take on Saturday staff.  You may have more luck with larger chain stores, eg. Woolworths/Dixons than small independent stores.
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You have to find out what the rules are in your state. If you can work at 15 a good place to find employment is at a golf course. There are many jobs to do there that are fun and interesting. If you can not get a job in the workplace. Babysitting, newspaper carriers (if they stillexisist in your state) or cutting lawns are all goodways of earning extra cash. They keep you outside and you don't have to say, "Would you like fries with that?"
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Don't work for anyone. Start your own business and run it how you like. I'm 18 and I have already started my own business because I hate working for people. Now I make more money than people who are almost 30, and I'm happy.
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A job search is very stressful, and it can be hard to resist getting very down on yourself and your future.  And, you are right, it doesn't help you land a job to feel defeated before you start.\n\nBut, almost everyone has been in your shoes (or will be at least once in their career), feeling the way you feel.  They survived, and so will you!\n\nJoin a job search support group.  People exchange leads and ideas, and there is usually a leader who is also a job coach.  Most of the time, the cost to attend is minimal.  Often you'll find one in a local church (usually belonging to the church is not a requirement).\n\nThere are "real" ones where people meet in person, locally, and there are "online" ones you connect to via the Internet.\n\nFor the real support group, in the U.S., you would contact your local state Employment Office - http://www.job-hunt.org/state_unemployment_offices.shtml   I'm not sure what you do in the UK, but I'm sure that the government provides some sort of job search assistance and support there, too, probably better than in the US.\n \nFor online support groups, check out http://groups.yahoo.com \n \nJoin a group, and you'll feel much better, even just knowing you're not the only one who is discouraged.\n\nGood luck!
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Unfortunately there are very few jobs that pay well for someone your age. As a freshman, I assume you are 15 years old which is too young for most jobs. The only way you will find anything above minimum wage is if you know someone or have a connection that can get you a better job. Once you've embraced that you probably won't be making a whole lot, I recommend that you look for jobs that are fun. What are you interested in? Jobs at baseball stadiums are great for sports fans. Maybe a camp counselor would be fun for you? There are several summer camps for special kids. Look into some of these. Movie theaters may also hire you and will give you discounts on movies. Have fun and good luck.
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Don't get a job!!! Start a business! there are lots of enterprises you can start on little or no money and build into something worthwhile.\n\nBuy books in thrift stores and sell them on Amazon\nStart a service that makes use of your talents\nStart a web design company. You find the clients and have others do the work!\nThere are lots of things you can do if you just think about it.
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Apply any place that you can.  Try going to some employment agencies, they can usually find work for people pretty quickly.
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dude...You are going to middle school next year? So that means you are either 11 turning 12..12 turning 13 and 13 turning 14...Judging that you are going to middle school next-year you're 11 turning 12. WAY TOO YOUNG! You don't need a job and you don't want one...I'm in middle school and you would better off not worrying about the money..grades, social life, and once more grades is more important....You are too young anyway to be hired...slim chance..If your heart is still burning for a job you can do small jobs such as baby-sitting and help around your block...Ask parents for a deal...such as you do a certain job/chore and you get a certain  amount of money...\nOnce again you do not need to worry about it...
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at 15 yrs old, you should be hitting the books. for all the knowledge you can get.also the bible is a very good book to read.put christ in your life and he will give you things to do. when you are bored call on him, he has young people your age who you can talk with and also can help you with bordem.  .an  idle mind is the devils workshop.so you can also write.be creative and write a story. maybe one day you can get it published.where are your folks in all this bordem activity.lol.are you old enough to get a part time job?well good luck and remember, with god all things are possible.
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You have hope!  You'll need to start in an entry-level position, but keep an open mind and you'll find work.\n\nThe first step is not refusing work because you feel it's beneath you.  I was miserable most of my 20s because I felt I was under-employed.  But I acquired skills that lead me to better and better jobs.  You've got to start somewhere.\n\nTips for finding a job:\n1. Get up, get showered, get dressed every morning, just as if you were going to work.  No sleeping in, no spending days watching tv or playing on the internet.  Your job is finding a job.  Take it seriously.\n\n2. Leave the house and go to the library.  Then start your search - use library computers and newspapers to find job listings.  Make a list of jobs to apply for that day.  Apply for jobs on-line.\n\n3.  Return home and make calls/write letters/fill out applications.\n\n4. Spend at least 1/2 hour each day working on improving your resume and practicing interview skills.  Find books at library if you're not sure how to do this.\n\nGood luck!
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Here are some suggestions:\n-Grocery Store Bagger/ Caryout\n-Fast Food (McDonalds, Wendys etc.)\n-Independently owned businesses (Mom & Pop stores will usually hire young people as cashiers, stockers etc., )\n-Newspaper Carrier\n-Restaurant (Dishwasher etc.)\n\nALSO try the carts at a mall, those little specialty shops in the main hall, those are owned by ordinary schmoes, who usually need some help.\n\nSTART WITH ONE OF THESE JOBS, and when you become 16 and 18, you have work experience at a job, and you could start out as a secretary or something else. If  secretary is not your career path, your computer skills wont get you far as a teenager. I am 14 myself and have taken computer classes at HS, but an office wont hire at 14, so I got a job today at wendys, therefore I will have my feet wet in the world of work.
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Actually yes it is possible to get a job at the age of 17. If you seriously want to earn some cash you basically have 3 options if you can't find anyplace that will hire anyone younger than 18.\n1. baby-sitting (yes its a classic i know)\n2. yard work\n3. house cleaning\nThese 3 options usually mean your own little buisness. If you don't want to do those then try looking online for some jobs. For example, snagajob.com, monster.com, etc. or you can even look at the websites of places you want to apply at online. (Some stores do have it to where you can apply online.) For instance, albertsons.com, tomthumb.com, walgreens.com, etc. Or you can do it the old fashioned way, walking in and asking for an application. Oh btw if you go into a place that your wanting to ask for the application, make sure you dress nice (not fancy nice but like jeans and a nice shirt nice) bcuz some places already know whether or not they'll hire you by the way you dress. so that ol' saying "dress for success" wasn't kidding. ok well i hope this helped. if you need anymore sites or anything you can email/IM me. ttyl!
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Depending on the state in which you live, you may need a work permit to work at the age of 15.  Once you have a work permit, you should be able to work anywhere in which you're qualified.  Try applying at local grocery stores for a "bagger" position or as a "stocker."  They also may hire people on an "as needed" basis to help unload merchandise from the trucks.\n\nSaturdays at a car wash are pretty busy - they may be looking for additional help to get through the busy times.  You can also talk to some lawn and landscape businesses -- Saturdays are pretty busy for them, too. \n\nGood luck!