What jobs can I work at at age 14?
I'm going to be 14 this year, and in the summer, I really want to make some money. I live in Bergen County New Jersey and I want to know if any place like Subway, Blockbuster, or grocery shops will hire me to do any kind of dirty work for minimum wage. If so, please tell how much I can expect to earn from that certain workplace. And also, would I need a work permit to do these jobs? And how do I get a permit?
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Any work you do and earn money is a JOB. Your options are limited. Most businesses want you to be 16 to hire you for gainful employment. Time to be inventive, My suggestions to you: Make up fliers and pass them around in your neighborhood. Offer to do whatever work it is you want to do, such as : Computer work, Babysit, Clean Garages, Organize Cupboards, File Papers, Wash Cars, Mow Lawns, Pull Weeds, Tutor the neighbors kids, wash Dogs, Dog sit, Clean the Pool, Assist the elderly, whatever... Post first whatever it is you want to do or are good at ... However, You should keep your options open and make a decision after the persons call you instead of not giving them many reasons to call. Say you are a student and available to work on weekends also
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Most states restrict those under 16 from working. You may check with your local state employment office and see if you can get a permit to work. There are other options. You could do some things on your own such as mow lawns or other jobs around your neighborhood. Some people do very well mowing and doing yard work. You could also trim trees and hedges, paint and do odd jobs, clean out garages and basements. Another option would be to deliver newspapers. I don't know what the current restrictions might be but when I grew up I had a friend who delivered papers and made pretty good money for the time involved.
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If you live near westwood, i know the guy in the 5 & 10 cent store is like desperate for employees. My friend has been working there since 13.
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Culver's minimum hiring age is 14 with a workers permit. I called many stores because I am 14 looking for a job. This was the response they gave which makes me happy after looking for so long. Find a local one go online and apply and go in store to apply or call and ask if they are hiring. What I did was Google a bunch of business near my home and found their numbers using Google maps or their sites and I called and directly asked if they are hiring and what age do they hire at. Try local grocery stores, pizza parlors, retail stores, fast food restaurants.
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Here's a short list of jobs which you can create to generate income: 1. Learn calligraphy so that you can provide handwritten invitations and thank you notes to prospective wedding parties, birthday celebrations, etc. Seek out clients through wedding planners at nearby churches and temples. A starter calligraphy kit usually runs around $20 and anyone can easily pick up this skill. The going rate is usually $1 per hand addressed item. 2. Seek from your neighbors a gardner position which involves planting, weed removal, plant/tree trimming, light brush clearance. You will be using the neighbor's equipment and tools. Again, do not represent yourself as a lawn mower since there are any number of safety issues involved. A door-to-door solicitation of surrounding neighbors is required and you can charge between $6 to $9 per hour. 3. Offer policing/removal or clearance of trash services to surrounding neighbors which involve trash pickup within nearby residential area. Limit the extent of pickup to small areas and be aware that there are no hazardous terrain or elements involved in this process. Again, a door-to-door solicitation of neighbors is in order. You can charge between $6.75 to $7.50 per hour. 4. Acquire a set of window cleaning tools [a bucket, liquid window cleaner, sponge, squeegee, handle with an extension and a small step ladder] and solicit local businesses for your window cleaning services. However, be careful to limit the height of the window cleaning to no higher than one story. Charge $1 per window panel. 5. Why not become a paid feeder servicing the disabled at nearby nursing, convalescent, assisted living/care centers and hospitals. It involves feeding food to patients who are unable to feed themselves. The starting rate is $8.00 per hour. The only downside is that one has to take precautions to wash one's hands after each feeding. A posting of your services [by a business card or flyer] on a reviewable bulletin board would be enough to generate customers. The paid feeder position is one of the fastest growing occupation at this time. Good luck!
