My cousin almost turns in 16 this year, so can she get a job now?
369014
A summer job? She can. A proper job? She *really* should think twelve times about leaving school at 16, because a life of being on the dole and waitressing awaits.
8284
It's going to depend on the state you live in.  In New York, you can legally work at 14, but the work and hours are pretty restricted.  Check with your state's Department Of Labor or Employment and they'll have all the info for you.
884479
Hello Meg. I got a job when I was 15 and have had many friends who have worked at a younger age, so perhaps I can provide a few ideas. Connections are always one good way to find work (through family or friends). Also, places that always seem to be hiring teenagers are grocery stores, the food industry (fast food places) and retail stores (such as places in the mall). Another place you could try include day camps. Also, you could run your own business, such as for lawn care, snow removal or tutoring. These could be good, as you can work your school schedule around them. Good luck finding a job!
964886
The advantages of having a job at 16 is first you will have an edge to your co-ages because not all 16's do not do this responsibily in their life, second you could have a training in every tasks that you may apply, third you will learn discipline and the value of money, fourth, you can put this experiences in your resume at the time you were applying for your dream job in the future and fifth, you will be more responsible and mature in handling important things in your life. But the advantages of it are, first, you will get somehow shocked or somehow unready for having a job at a young age, second, you will somehow get distracted from your studying because you get to have another things to be work for, third, having a big responsibility at a very young age, fourth, your physical health, your time for sleep or relaxing, will be set aside, and fifth, working at sixteen could make you feel outsider or not "in" with your co-agers because instead of being with them you still have to work.
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.
1168421
usually a grocery store will work with that.  Go into one and pay attention to everything, fill out an app and explain IF THEY ASK the age prob.  Usually they will let her be a cart pusher or something.
839101
you cant get a job till your 16. Maybe 15, but it's usually 16. But you could get a job when your 14 like these... \nbaby-sitting\ndog-sitting or walking\nlawn-moing, gardening and things like that.\nmaybe if you are old enough you can work at a grocery store and bag items or something like that; that's where a lot of teenagers start off besides working at the mall.
118929
There probably isn't an easy way, but there are lots of opportunities.  Fast food restaurants hire lots of teens; many grocery stores use teens for baggers.  When I was 16, I sold photographs to the newspapers.  Any kind of work experience will make you feel better about yourself and will enhance your qualifications for future employment.
1079243
I would check with local employers about whether they would consider hiring someone that young... even with working papers most employers will only hire someone 16+, there are so many restrictions on employers of minors that a lot of them will not do it just because of the hassle.
1052004
That's bull that you need a job. You THINK you need a job. You are 13, relax, don't work until you absolutely need to, which is usually at least 16 if not 18 or even older.
353049
In many states, you cannot be formally employed before the age of 15 or 16. Check your state guidelines. If you can't, you can always do:\na paper route\nmow lawns for others\nshovel snow in winter\noffer a dog walking service \nbabysitting\nhousecleaning
1088757
Each place has its own policy..\n\nbut you can get working papers at age 13 (need a health clearance, and parents signiture), and get legal work wherever there's a place offering to hire 13 year olds.\n\nyou could simply tutor kids, or babysit, but you have to have connections (you have to know people who would trust you with their kids)\n\nit's not that hard though.. alot of places hire illigally (burger king :) privatly owned resteraunts) you could tell them to keep you "off the books" and you'll get a job in a heartbeat, (MAKE SURE ITS PRIVATELY OWNED or else you'll just embaress yourself, places like mcdonalds and macys won't approve and will ask you to leave, but your corner grocer or whatever will gladly hire you)
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I do believe you have to be 16 to work at most fast food places, but she could speak with the neighborhood and see if they need a sitter for the summer months.  That's what I did until I was 16 then scooped ice cream and stocked shelves at a small gas station.  There are some places that will take someone under 16, all you can do is ask around.
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Yes you can just call up the credit card company and have her added as a card user.  I'm not sure about the age though.\n\n\nLC
1176353
You must be 16 to be completely free to work. 14 and 15 year olds can work in very specific situations. See the site below.
773746
Think about some jobs you would really like to do when you're an adult.  If some are local you should see about volunteering at these businesses and talk to them about the possibilities of making some money after an agreed upon time.  Considering your age, a parent or adult could help get you in the door.  This volunteer time could help propel you to higher earning as a 16 year old if you find you like that line of work..It would also look good on college apps and resumes.
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Oh boy Jim.. I feel for you... I hope some one here can give you some assistance.\n\nWhy doesn't she look for any sort of job?  Like at a supermarket being a cashier so some sort of part time job to help out.... and perhaps you can get a part time second job.\n\nHow about selling some things from your apartment/home to gain some income.  Can relatives help?