What kind of job could a 13 year old get for the summer and how?
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Cutting grass or housework like babysitting
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being 13 is a tough age... I had my first job when I was about 14 and I had to have my parent sig on a card saying I had their permission to work at that age.  I got a job as a cashier in the local market and it was really good for me.  Now since you said you didn't want to work in a "place" I would say that there isn't too much options for you... \n\nYou could be a baby sitter,  that pays pretty good for a 13 yr old and it is sometimes fun (depending on the kind of kid/s you are watching)  and then there is dog walking  - or dog grooming/bathing.  Some people would be willing to have you do it for them - especially elderly people.  \n\nYou would have to pound the pavement a little to get the word out though.  Make up flyers saying what you are offering and start posting them on the light posts all around your community.  I would laminate them so that the rain won't ruin them a week after you post them.  Then as time goes on you will get calls and if you are good at what you are offering - your customers will refer you to others and you will get more business that way.  \n\nGood luck.  \n\nBTW - not all home based businesses are a scam... if you start one yourself you can work from home - I do.  I have my own website and sell from it all over the world.  So if you are fired up to make it happen - you can!!  \n\n:)
420465
there isn't such option..but u may consider summer jobs..wat say?
297690
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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As a teen, your best bet is good old fashion leg work. Go to the various fast food and retail establishments nearby and apply. You can also search the help wanted section of the newspaper, but leg work will probably be the most rewarding. Remember your first impression counts, so dress for an interview even when picking up apps. You could get an interview on the spot if your timing is right. \n\nOther preparation you should do:\n- Prepare a resume. It does not need to be very elaborate, but with a simple word processor, there is no reason you can't create one pretty easily. Take a couple of copies when you gather and return applications and if you get asked to an interview. If you have never held a job before, you can list volunteer work, pertinent after school activities and self employment such as lawn mowing or baby sitting. Under education, list the school you are attending and any awards or achievements you have obtained.\n- Make sure you have written down all the answers you will need for a application. Some places will want you to complete the application on the spot. You should have addresses, employment dates, emergency contact information etc.\n- Ask your parents, a teacher or other adult you trust to look over your resume and to help you practice for interviews.\n\nRemember, job hunting is a job. Make notes of where you have applied. Follow-up. It can be frustrating and can take some time, particularly if you don't have any work experience.
1185113
totally, i'm only 13, so i deliver newspapers.  people really give you tips, and you are allowed out when the stars are still up and the sun aint shinin'
540027
In many states, you cannot be formally employed before the age of 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
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Some 13-year-olds are ready to babysit. Even if you are not old enough to stay with children by yourself, some mothers would welcome your help in keeping their kids busy while they take care of other things around the house.\n\nCleaning is absolutely something you could do. If you can do something at home beyond your regular chores, your parents might be willing to pay you; if not, friends and neighbors might. You could offer general cleaning or specialize in one thing: dusting/vacuuming/laundry/bathrooms . . . whatever. \n\nLawn care is another job--if you can use a lawn mower, great, but if not, how about weeding gardens and flower beds? Raking? Picking up sticks, twigs, and other debris? Watering?\n\nNewspaper delivery--usually means getting up very early, and it's probably a lot easier on a bicycle than on foot. Not a good option if you need someone to drive you around the area!\n\nYou can't work a lot of places until you are 16, but what about a family-owned business?\n\nOne key factor is to let as many people as you can know that you are looking for work. Word of mouth is very important in finding a job.
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I have an 11 year old son who wanted to earn  money over the summer, he got a paper route, put up fliers advertising he would help with yard work and general clean up.  He also went to his relatives and let them know he was available for any odd jobs they might have for him.  Good luck.
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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.
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I hate to tell you this hun, but very, very few places will hire 14 year olds.  I actually had a job bussing tables when I was 14, but it was a horrible job for me because the managers were jerks and they didn't treat me very well.  I was also probably too immature at that time to handle a real job.  I would have been better off just babysitting for the summer and waiting a couple years to get a job.  I would say babysitting is your best bet.  I know you said you tried, but it shouldn't be difficult to find babysitting jobs if you really want to.  Take the Red Cross babysitting course, which should make you more marketable.  They will also share your name with people looking for babysitters.  Put an ad in your newspaper, and do a little networking.  Tell people you know (family friends,etc.) that you would like to babysit and ask them to pass your name on to others.  Good luck.
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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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* Baby-sitting - Babysitting is a tried and true way for any responsible teenager to make money (IF you like kids!). Any community that has families with small children needs baby-sitters. However, it is extremely hard to find trustworthy and reliable baby-sitters who are available on a regular basis. Your business would provide in-home baby-sitting services. There are several things you can do to make your services more valuable. First, you should go take a Red Cross first aid course so that you know how to handle emergencies. You might also want to volunteer at your church if there is a day-care center there. You can pick up a lot of valuable experience that way. Second, you might want to consider teaming up with some like-minded friends. That way your group will be able to say "yes" more often and that will increase the number of calls you get. See this page for some great advice on babysitting.\n    * Lawn or yard care - Another perrenial favorite. During the summer you mow lawns, trim hedges and so on. In the fall you rake leaves. In the winter you shovel snow.\n    * Indoor house painting - You advertise your ability to paint individual rooms in a customer's house. Before undertaking this adventure you should make sure you know what you are doing by reading, working with someone with experience and practicing in your own home.\n    * Baked goods (cookies, cakes etc.) - Many families are too busy to bake their own cookies and cakes these days. However, having fresh-baked goods around the house is nice. Also, a family might need a home-baked cake for a school bake sale or a party. You could provide baked goods for special occasions like these or sell baked goods at local craft or farmers' markets. Check local health laws as you are starting this sort of activity.\n    * Cleaning - If you enjoy cleaning and do it well, then house cleaning for others is straightforward and easy. Find busy people in your neighborhood and clean for them once every week or two.\n    * Dog walking or vacation pet care - Most people who have pets want to give them the best care possible. Your business would help pet owners to do that by walking their pets daily or by providing in-home pet care when owners are on vacation.\n    * Errand-running for busy people - Busy people often do not have time today to stand in line to get their license plates renewed, to buy groceries or to run other errands. Your business would handle these tasks for them.\n    * Washing cars for neighbors - You can simply wash cars. There is also a whole industry called "car detailing". A detailer washes and waxes the outside and REALLY cleans the inside: vacuuming, washing the windows, armor-alling, etc.\n    * Teaching older people how to use computers or the internet - Many older people are totally affraid of computers. If you understand computers you can help them. You could come to the customer's home (or they to your home) and you could charge on a half-hourly or hourly basis.\n    * Using a computer application - learn Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc. and then go get or create a part-time job in a small business using your skills (see also the Job Skills article).\n    * Creating Web Sites - If you are artistic and technically minded, there is a great opportunity available right now creating web sites for small businesses. Or try creating your own web site that generates a lot of traffic and make money selling ads on it. (see also the web site article)\n    * Making and selling something unique: A newsletter on something that interests you, something arty, etc. If you are artistic create greeting cards or draw portraits. You will discover that your greatest difficulty doing this is finding outlets, so work to solve that problem (you will learn an incredible amount in the process).
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legally, the only work that you can do is babysitting, cutting grass, shoveling snow, raking leaves and odd jobs like that, unless there are some youth summer work programs in your area.
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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.
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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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if your a girl you can babysit, or if your a guy you can mow lawns and stuff. if your just looking to make money, just try selling stuff on ebay! good luck!