How can I get my 15yr old to get a job?
449263
He has to be self-motivated otherwise you will create a kid that hates his overbearing mother
371998
get a job and work your way thruogh
414628
Well, have your parent(s) check your state's website for work age - you may be able to get a part-time job. You could maybe get a paper route, or since the weather is getting nicer out (I don't know where you live), you could offer to cut lawns - doing a really good job will get more money and referals to cut other people's lawns. And, if you do the lawns long enough - you could turn it into a business. If there are elderly in your neighborhood - offer to pick up light groceries (milk, bread...) for them, take pets for walks, do yard work in the warm months, shovel snow in the winter. Ask parents if there's any work around the house, outside of regular chores, that you could help with. I'm sure you are a resourceful kid, and I've given you some ideas for you to build on.  Good luck!
248067
Most people don't hire at that age with out a work permit. But you could try a bus boy or girl or something. Good luck.
319980
I'm going to assume the child is high-school age and so you're trying to keep him/her from dropping out of high school...in which case, you might want to help them start checking out community college classes for the summer. If they can see that there's something *else* to look forward to after high school, that might help.\n\nIf it's the particular school they're having trouble with, you might also want to check out charter high schools in your area, like Green Dot or KIPP. Check the charter schools website at http://www.ccsa.org (I think!).\n\nAlso, if your child is getting discouraged about a particular class they're having trouble with, you're probably entitled to free tutoring services. Ask a counselor at the high school about tutoring. Once your kid gets more confidence, that might help too.\n\nGood luck! And don't let that child drop out! :)
641507
try a music store or video store-  at 15 its hard to find a fun job but there is always a fast food place or coffee type shop.  You could always try to get into a grocery store and help stock shelves or hey... the coolest job I had at that age was working in the theatres at night and on weekends.  That was alright and I got free passes to any new movies that came out.
313990
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!
815068
Legally? No. You can't legally get a job until you're at least 16.\n\nTry babysitting, making candles or soaps and selling it online, helping your mom sell Mary Kay (teenagers LOVE make-up!) and taking a cut. There are TONS of ways.
9507
It's pretty much illegal to give someone under 16 a job, or a "real" job because of child labor laws. So some places give jobs to 15 year olds, but the laws are so strict even they can't work more than about 15-20 hours a week, so most places won't even bother with you until you're 16. \nTry getting a job helping out a parent, babysitting, or start selling things on ebay.\n\nps. I'm from Texas too :D, cept the DFW area, originally Houston.
922396
You could try the local newspaper office. They are always looking for kids to sell subscriptions, deliver newspapers, or other things. Also, you might want to try a workforce center in your town - they might not be able to help you given your age, but they can point you in the right direction. As for the babysitting thing, why don't you get your mom's permission and hang up flyers at your church (if you go) or at mom/dad's work (if they will allow you to do so)? It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. Keep your head up, you'll get it. Good luck!
93922
If your 16 and need a job, there a lots of ways to go out and look for a job. You could just go walk into to a place and ask if there hiring. You could look on- line. The best thing to do though is to look in the newspaper, call ahead for a meeting, then amaze them! The most important thing of all is to act like you really want the job, AND DONT BE SHY!
287101
Have you checked the classified ads in your local newspaper? Don't just look for jobs there. Check to see if there are any employment agencies. Look in the yellow pages of your phone book as well. Call these places when you find them and see if they offer help like working up a resume for you. Go to these places and see if they have a Job Board posted with any available jobs. Make sure you are as clean and neatly dressed as possible when you approach anyone about a job. The better you look the more apt they will be to help you. Talk to the people at these places and ask if they have a program that hires young people with no work experience through government subsidies. Perhaps you know someone who would hire you if they could afford to. If there is a program they qualify for with money to pay part of your wages they could hire you! It's a long shot I know. If you are still in school, talk to a counsellor and see if there are any student jobs you might qualify for through a program that the school is running in their business classes or something. If you attend church, talk to your minister. Talk to a trusted adult friend. Put an ad in the paper yourself asking for work! Go, go, go! You can do this! If you can bring yourself to walk into a business and ask to talk to the manager, tell him/her you are looking for work and ask if they have anything available. They can only say no (not kill you), and they might say yes! Keep on going and keep trying until you land something. Good luck to you!
1086490
Figure out what you really love to do/what you're good at, besides listening to your MP3 player and the Internet. Get your parents permission first.  If you are good with a computer and have some patience, you could instruct senior citizens on how to get around the computer and Internet. Put flyer's up in senior living centers and churches.\n\nIf you there's a Saturday Market or flea market close by and you're creative, you could make something and sell it.  \nI make and sell jewelry, prayer beads and sun catchers at the Saturday Market and through our faith based communities. My daughter is your age and makes stuff she thinks her friends would like then sells along side me at the market.  She and a friend set up a lemonade stand and did really well!  If your parents have a good relationship with a store owner on a main street, ask if you could set up a stand once or twice a week in front of the store.  Pick really busy days. Cold drinks on a hot day sold by a person with a great attitude=$.  \n\nMy daughter had a job for 3 yrs caring for 2 dogs, feed walk and clean up if needed twice a day. The owners were gone often and weeks at a time.  She saved enough money to buy a $500.00 Soap Box Derby Racer Car!\nOffer to sweep floors at local stores and restaurants. Yea, yuk...but it turns green (into money).\n\nThere are websites with ideas. \nThe second site has LOTS of information and Ideas!\nGo for it!
398491
get a job...  it helps...
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.
602745
By "trying to get it together", do you mean you are going back to high school? Honestly, if you think you are not going to make it again in high school, forget it. Go get a job and prove to your mum that you are not wasting your time loitering around.Meanwhile upgrade yourself by attending courses that will help in improving the skills you are good at. If you are determined to be successful by being hardworking, you can make it. Tell your mum, being highly educated is not the only source to being successful. If I'm not mistaken one of the world's richest men was a school dropout, mind you. So boy, work hard and aim and upgrade yourself at a skill and you will make it one day.And also remember, mix with good friends because if you mix with bad company, you will never going to make it to success.May GOD bless you with a bright future, as GOD helps those who have faith in HIM and themselves.
525168
u cant get a job at 13 u have to get a work permit at 15 or 16