Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Getting a Job Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Yoshi2 Posted at 8:57 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 I'm 14, and getting money is THE HARDEST THING EVER....... Nobody hires 14 year olds, and in most places, 16 is the age...... I live in New Jersey, and I just really need to stop asking my family for money, I wanna start working, It'll be good experience and, if I start saving now, I can have a Car by my Senior year ;) Any help?

Replies Yoshi2 Posted at 10:04 pm on Sep. 21, 2008 So nobody knows anything to do for 15 year olds? I can wait for birthday, it's in February. I heart nubs Posted at 9:28 pm on Sep. 15, 2008 plus the economy's bad zedder Posted at 9:24 pm on Sep. 15, 2008 I'm in the same boat....kinda.  My parents won't let me get a job because they want me to focus on school.  Lame!   But, they do let me work online in my spare time in between classes.  So, instead of getting a weekly or biweekly check, I get a monthly check.   Oh well, it's better than nothing,  I guess. Bud2400 Posted at 10:43 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 Quote: from dragonking at 9:02 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 I don't think you can get one now. It's not legal. It's perfectly legal in just about all states.  Thing is, there's just so many restrictions for 14 and 15 year old employees that it's simply not worth it. In Washington state, they can't work more than 3 hours on school days, and no more than 16 hours during school weeks, and must be clocked out by 7 pm at the latest on school nights, and 9 pm on non-school nights.  In just about all states, they can't handle any kind of machinery (meaning ovens, fryers, or even microwaves).  If they work at a fastfood place, the most they can do is work the cash register, clean the counter tops, and that's about it. Why put up with all the silly restrictions when you can just hire somebody older?  That's what most employers think and why it's near impossible for those at 14 and 15 to get a steady part time job (it's already tough enough for those at 16 and 17).  When you're under 16, your best bet for work is odd jobs kept away from the eyes of the government, like babysitting, mowing peoples' yards, painting houses, etc. MakingaDifference001 Posted at 9:02 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 don't get a job, it eats away at your will to live. dragonking Posted at 9:02 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 I don't think you can get one now.  It's not legal.   Yoshi2 Posted at 9:00 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 But I wanna REAL job, Like in the books, where I'm registered as "working" or something..... i want you Posted at 9:00 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 tim hortons is the only place that hires 14 year olds dragonking Posted at 8:59 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 Mow people's lawns for money and/or babysit for now. MissyBoo Posted at 8:59 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 Mow lawns, shovel driveways, clean up dog dookie, baby sit. Thats the stuff my brother did for money when he was 14. nigeltheoutlaw Posted at 8:59 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 Hah, I wish I could ask my mom for money. I'm in the same predicament, but, hustling is good for cash. That's where I get mine. MadisonIsntAMiracle Posted at 8:58 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 Doesn't it suck? Brawler Posted at 8:58 pm on Sep. 14, 2008 babysit. other than that, idk. sry xp All 13 previous replies displayed.