great first job for 14 year olds?
356494
I think most retail and fast food places, you have to be 16 or 18. You could try a paper route if you like to get up early and if your neighborhood is safe. You may also try to start your own business such as walking dogs, babysitting, or making some sort of craft. Use your personal computer to make flyers to advertise your business.
1154152
When I was 14 I had two jobs, both off the books.  I know newspapers will often hire 14 year olds to deliver papers and that is legal and on the books.
366663
At your age, voluteer jobs are best.You'll need the experience. Besides, you may get hired for actual cash!!!\nThat's always fun! Good Luck!
1012982
Try asking your local school if they have any work programs for youth in my city we have a program called SPEEDY , (Summer Program Employment Education Department for Youth) you could always consider getting a job at a summer camp as a CIT (Counselor in Training). Good Luck \n\nOr you can make signs and offer to babysit that worked for me when I was 14.
674250
Here's a page with lots of truly helpful information. I think it's awesome that you understand the value of work at your age. There are jobs out there, hang it there with trying to find the right one. I started workign when I was 14, but was lucky enough to be able to work in my family's restaurant. I still find the things I learned there to be valuable.\n\nhttp://jobsearch.about.com/b/a/75203.htm?terms=jobs+for+teens\n\nGood luck,\n~Tia~
372576
depends how old are you?most restraunts won't higher you if you are lower than 16, retail stores the same way. If it's anywhere that's selling alcohol u have to be AT LEAST 18 to be able to serve it, but that varies by establishment and state. One person said library and that's a good place to start. you can be 14 and work there. The lowest grocery stores will higher is 15 b/c of child labor laws. Babysitting you can start at age 12, but u can't keep kids over night until later. Best bet is going to be look into the age requirements of the state. you can esily go online and look. type in child labor laws, or even just start calling places u want to work and ask what age they start highering at. It may seem tedious but if you really want to find a job and work you'll do it.Also if you don't have  a liscense or car ask your parents how far out are they willing to drive or if they are willing to drive you to work. best of luck!
1177979
Your best bet is to call around because usually most places hire at age 16, but some will hire you at 15. Try grocery stores, restaurants, retail stores, fast food restaurants. If these don't interest you, you could mow lawns over the summer for people in your neighborhood or you could babysit.
798299
how bad do you want to go?  got anything you can sell?  video games? cds? otherwise, you've got till april, that's not impossible.  at 14, you can't do too much, but try asking your folks for money if you agree to do certain tasks (especially things you don't usually do), or get a job babysitting or walking dogs (ask your neighbors if there is anything they need done too).
494124
Mostly it will be "create it yourself" kind of work.  Actual employment for anyone under 14 in the US is unlikely. The restrictions for employees 14-16 cause many potential employers to choose not to employ young people. \n\nSo put on your "thinking cap" and look around you community to find tasks that need to be done, that you  think people might pay you to do. Make them an offer a job for a price.  Be very business-like and professional, in your appearance, and your conduct, all the time, not just when you are asking them to hire you.  You would be amazed at what impressions you make while you are just going about your every day business.  Ask people that you have worked for succesfully to give you written references. Ask them if others may call them to ask about the work you did.  Offer good references to potential employers to show them that your performed the jobs you were hired to do and gave your customers always more than you agreed to.  Always remember to perform beyond the call of duty.  It is far better to surprise a customer with more and better work, than to EVER dissapoint one. \n\nCreate your own business. Maybe do this with a friend, and share the jobs. If you get two calls to babysit on a Saturday, instead of having to turn one down, you can each take one, and build up your customer loyalty at the same time. If customers know that when they call you for a job, that even if you cannot take that job, that you can provide someone else to take the job, they will keep your number at the top of their list for future needs. \n\nHave some inexpensive business cards printed with your contact information and very little else. You may change the services you offer, so it is best not to get too specific on the cards because they will likely last a long time.  Develop a file of references, both letters from former customers, and people who have agreed to be contacted to verify your work quality.\n\nBe sure to keep records of who pays who for what.  If you buy supplies for your business, keep reciepts.  Ask your parents for help in this record keeping. If you borrow money to get started, be sure to pay it back.\n\nBest wishes!  You can begin your life as an entrepreneur now.
1065515
Unfortunately, there aren't many things available that's legal to hire anyone under 16, and even then it's restricted to menial labor jobs. You're best bet is to become self-employed. Decide what you want to do, use your pc to create a leaflet to distribute in the area you want to work in, post it at some approiate places, can also create some personal business cards and pass them out. If tutoring appeals to you, leave a business card at grade schools, child care facilities, ect. \n\nLawn service, $10-$30 for mowing, same for leaf raking and disposal more for a large area, less for small area\n\npet service (walking dogs, tending to pets when their owner's are away, ect), Should be minimum wage, or whatever you can negociate\n\nnewspaper delivery, (200 papers @ $.10 per = $20 per day\n\ntutoring younger students, baby-sitting, house-sitting (watering flowers, ect) = earn while you learn, you can do your home work and tutor at the same time\n\nwashing cars, snow removal if you live where it snows, cleaning snow off of one driveway can earn you $20-$30, \n\nThe problem employers have with hiring teenages is insurance,  liability laws and child labor laws. Apparently there's exceptions for migrant farm workers, or the laws are not enforced as stringently as they are for US citizens.
988990
i would define a good job as one you enjoy, are good at , and pays a fair wage that makes you feel its worth your time.  with the experence you have working for your mom you have a good start but your age does limit your options. is there a marina near you? borrow a vacume cleaner and cleaning supplies and offer to clean boats for people. offer to go fer for people on the beach, you know go fer food, drinks, sun block ask for a buck a trip. start a rent a kid service to do odd jobs like picking up a yard or helping clean a garage. take care of pets. run to the store for shut ins. you get the point by now i'm sure. good luck. i'm looking for someone like you myself since i always need help on the place but 1200 miles is a bit too far of a commute i guess
198109
The only company I know that hires 15 year olds is Kroger Foods.\n\nAnother place to find work would be http://www.workintexas.com and http://www.snagajob.com
394263
There are a lot of opportunities for preteens to get work.\n\nWhat do you like to do? Base your choice on that.\n\nYou can wash cars. How about cleaning your neighbors homes? You could water and mow the lawns and feed the pets when people are gone on vacation.\n\nDo you like bikes? Make a sign to put in your neighborhood that you can clean or repair bikes. \n\nAre you creative? Make note cards and sell them to your neighbors.\n\nThink about what you enjoy and find out what you can do that fits well with what you like.
642996
some fast food restaurants will hire at 14.\nAsk at Mcdonalds, I have heard that some of their stores hire very young people.\n\nI am attaching my response to a previous poster who was 13. You have an advantage, because there are more options for a 14 year old than a 13 year old, but most of the suggestions can still be helpful.Mostly it will be "create it yourself" kind of work. Actual employment for anyone under 14 in the US is unlikely. The restrictions for employees 14-16 cause many potential employers to choose not to employ young people. \n\nSo put on your "thinking cap" and look around you community to find tasks that need to be done, that you think people might pay you to do. Make them an offer a job for a price. Be very business-like and professional, in your appearance, and your conduct, all the time, not just when you are asking them to hire you. You would be amazed at what impressions you make while you are just going about your every day business. Ask people that you have worked for succesfully to give you written references. Ask them if others may call them to ask about the work you did. Offer good references to potential employers to show them that your performed the jobs you were hired to do and gave your customers always more than you agreed to. Always remember to perform beyond the call of duty. It is far better to surprise a customer with more and better work, than to EVER dissapoint one. \n\nCreate your own business. Maybe do this with a friend, and share the jobs. If you get two calls to babysit on a Saturday, instead of having to turn one down, you can each take one, and build up your customer loyalty at the same time. If customers know that when they call you for a job, that even if you cannot take that job, that you can provide someone else to take the job, they will keep your number at the top of their list for future needs. \n\nHave some inexpensive business cards printed with your contact information and very little else. You may change the services you offer, so it is best not to get too specific on the cards because they will likely last a long time. Develop a file of references, both letters from former customers, and people who have agreed to be contacted to verify your work quality.\n\nBe sure to keep records of who pays who for what. If you buy supplies for your business, keep reciepts. Ask your parents for help in this record keeping. If you borrow money to get started, be sure to pay it back.\n\nBest wishes! You can begin your life as an entrepreneur now.
513305
I'm guessing you're too young to get a job (or you wouldn't be asking).  Babysit, mow lawns, go to stores for people, paint or clean houses, wash cars, be a camp counselor or a junior life guard.  There are a few places of business that will hire under 16 - like some ice cream shops.
270059
in richmond you can almost find a job anywhere !!! for someone 14 i dont know look for now hiring signs on business windows
1076415
The best job you could ever ask for is babysitting. It's easy and fun, especially if you can tolerate children. It pays a lot of money, too - often much more than store or restaurant jobs. You could be a full-time or part-time job, and the nice thing is, there are no taxes, so you'll be getting every penny you earn.\nNo experience? No problem. Just mention that in your ad, and offer to have a couple free training days. But usually "experience" is relative term. If you're babysitting babies, then you need it. But if they're like 5 or 6, then you just have to play with them.\nAfraid your friends will make fun of you? Oh well. See who'll be laughing when you have money and they don't.\n\nDon't like children at all? You can also be a house-sitter, although that's harder to find. You can be an assistant to the elderly. Or you can be a pet-sitter. All of these are slightly harder to find, but it's the same general concept. \n\nIf you like dogs, start your own small doggy daycare or something. \n\nHope this helps!