At what age can a teenager get a job?  My daughter is 14 and wants a summer job for pay.?
444026
If she likes kids, it might be worth looking into getting a job as a junior counselor at a summer camp.
41287
Whenever they want to start spending money. The earlier you start, the more money you will have to spend. Usually, the typical age a teenage starts working is between the ages of 14 and 16.
1042561
Sure,,get yourself a part time job!! At age fifteen I was almost paying my way on eveerything!!
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.
349396
the child labor laws are really weird.  like you can pretty much start working at a family business or a farm as soon as you can walk (you can even get a drivers licence at like 12 if your parents are farmers).  generally though i think you can start working at 13 but you can't work many hours.  there's other weird jobs like a paper route you can have before then.
371519
What a refreshing change! A teenager asking to work! Laws are pretty specific as to what your age range can be employed doing. Check with your local unemployment office for any openings that would allow your age. As a teenager I did the mundane (but profitable!)jobs a "country" kid could do..picked vegetables, washed cars, mowed grass, babysat my parents friends kids (be sure you can handle that kind of responsibility first and take a course in CPR and first aid usually available through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association and some 4H clubs--THIS IS A MUST), I have 5 kids, and of those, 3 teenagers. My 15 year old son talked with some of his favorite teachers and one recommended him for a job at a gym that offers a kids program. He basically helps the kids in the "kids area" and does a lot of cleaning up after birthday parties. Try talking with adults you know and TRUST. Good Luck!
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.
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You're too young to legally work in most states but you can baby-sit.  I did for a long time and made fairly good money.  I would try going to the local (in walking distance) elementary schools and posting ads on the bulletin board for an "experienced and responsible after school care".  Offer to walk the child home from school and have them do homework with you until their parents get home.  This way the parents will feel justified to pay you a little more since you'll be helping "tutor" ;)  After you get one child and are comfortable offer to take on another friend or neighbor child.  You should charge 7-8 per child with the homework factor (2 kids 7.50 per = 15.00 per hr not bad for 14 yr old ;) Good Luck!
781101
www.girlsense.com.  My 14 year old loves this website.  Its for 19.99 a year and if you or your daughter is into fashion, she can join and start a retail fashion store.  She'll talk with other girls her age, design her store window, design trendy clothing and sell the clothes to the other members. Check its out, it good clean fun.
414328
Ok, first off, kids are with their parents all the time, and do things all the time, and get tired of it. Kids who really like to work really like to spread their help around, and not just towads the parents. IF you feel she is responsable enough, sure, let her have a job. BUT! She needs to do it like everyeone else. She needs to start at the bottom, and work her way up. Just because she is a kid, does not mean she gets any special treatment. Now if she is not responsable enough, she probably shouldn't have a responsability like that. Keep her to doing things you are most comfortable with. I mean, who is the parent, and who is the child? It is all up to you!
896934
Of course you can get a job at 15 I live in Louisville, Ky, I have a job and i just turned 15 in September I just quite though.  Wendy's accept 15 year olds and subway also. There are also other jobs besides fast food where you can work.  I the job requires you to be 16 you can get a workers permit from you school counselor. go to www.jobsforyoungteens.com
770610
I got pregnant at 16 and kept my baby and lived with my parents...if your daughter is expecting to live with you after she has the baby then she will understand that it's not going to be a free ride, she will have to get a job and pay for the baby because all the financial burden shouldn't be put off on you. She has to understand how much responsibility a baby is and hopefully the father will take some responsibility as well and pay some child support, I don't think she should have to take all the financial responsibility since they both made the baby. What helped me was supportive parents. I understand that you have a stressful life, but this is extremely stressful on her and you don't want to cause her anymore stress than she already has, try to talk to her calmly so you don't cause the baby any stress, things will work out. It just takes patience and a little help from everyone (not TOTAL help just a little when she really needs it). Being a pregnant teenager is stressful enough TRUST ME. Keeping the baby is very honorable, but hopefully she understands the whole concept of having a baby...help her understand it's not fun all the time, it's actually very hard tying to go to school and work and take care of a baby, but it can be done.
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.
525168
u cant get a job at 13 u have to get a work permit at 15 or 16
56545
It depends on how under-aged you are. Some places around here hire summer help at 14 years old. You could always offer to do housework for friends and family. You don't want to go up to people you don't know, but it is generally safe to assume that your parents wouldn't direct you somewhere unsafe. \nYou could clean, rake leaves, shovel...\nYou could also get a paper route. They hire real young for that. Our paper boy is like 8.
1158007
unfortunately nothing... you are never guaranteed a job no mater what your age... and the min wage laws are different for every state but what I have heard is that if you are under 16 there is a different wage because you can not do the full job of someone over 16.
702889
Check with your states Department of Labor...some states allow 15 year olds to work as long as they go to school a certain number of hours in a day or week, and have a recommendation from their school Guidance Counselor.\nGood luck!