My daughter is 14 & wants to get a job but I know most places don't start hiring until 16. Anyone know of any places that do hire @ 14?
Does she have a work permit? Most places, it's against the law to hire anyone under 15, and 15 year old's have to have a work permit. 16 is the general age employment starts without a permit.
I'd get her into babysitting, walking dogs, being a mothers helper, helping with yard work (grass cutting, weed pulling, etc), assisting the elderly (gathering mail, stuff like that), or house keeping.
Have her call to child care centers and see if they are hiring teachers aides. Some places like Sonic will occasionally hire a teen this age but they can only be car hops, not working ANY kind of machinery, not even getting a pop for someone. She is a good age to babysit too, not too interested in boys hopefully.
Is she good with kids? Babysitters are always in high demand.
in the state of MO, you can get a work permit at age 15 if you prove financial need for the family. I know that when my 16yo son was looking for a job, many restaurants required age 18 because of insurance liabilities. (not fast food, I mean!)
Other than that, take a look at her personal interests & try to find a little "quickie" job in one of those fields. If she likes hair/nails, then maybe she could be a clean-up girl.
One of my son's friends wants to be a vet....& since age 12 has worked summers with our local vet. She's responsible for stocking shelves, calming pets, etc.....& is basically just a "friendly face" for the most part. But is allowed/encouraged to observe as much as possible.
Hope this helps.....
I had babysitting jobs when I was fourteen. She could check with the park district to see if there are any openings as a counselor or helper. Otherwise, she might be able to help out a neighbor with dusting or other cleaning to make a couple of bucks. Maybe even ask family.
Have her check with farms (if you have any nearby)- my little cousin in Northern IL works on a farm de-tassling corn in the summer time, and he's been doing that since age 13.
I started babysitting at 13 and made tons of money!
Babysitter, chores for neighboring elderly, or hosue cleaning for someone you know well.
My neighbor's son worked at Culvers when he was 14. What about volunteering? She could get some experience at a certain place, then maybe get hired on later. We are doing that with our son, at a pet shop. They let you volunteer at 13.
Ask around at some of the restaraunts. One of the pizza places here hires 14 yo to work in the back kitchen. Good luck!
Any kiddie amuzement place, like amuzement parks, swimming poools, ball parks, and sometimes they can be sackers at a grocery store.
I would let her babysit. She can't really work anywhere until she is older. Babysitting would be really good!
Ice Cream scooper!!!! they are always busy this time of year
Someone I know worked at cold stone at 14. I think you can also be a bagger @ grocery stores.
Have her look into petsitting/dogwalking... I run a small business in my area - and my son now makes a little $ "subcontracting" with me. People love the idea of their dogs going outside for a potty-break or a nice walk during the day while they're at work.
Most regular employers don't hire kids that young without major restrictions on them.
Work for friends and neighbors: babysitting, yardwork, housecleaning, cooking, etc.
I had a baby-sitting gig of about 20-30 hours/week over the summer at that age for 2 of the most beastly children ever put on the face of this Earth, but it's how I paid for contact lenses & fancy clothes that didn't make it into my parents' budget.
