Jobs For Age 16 And Under

Through out history, billions of kids have been put to work for the family and also learned to hustle to make a small amount to spend or to save for themselves. But if you don’t have to, then why should you work at all?

This is why you should work!

Because, it’s as much a part of life as eating, sleeping, and getting an education. Learning the value of “time is money”, and working to get what you need and want is something we all go through. The other big reason to work at a young age is:

The majority of all wealthy people have started to work by 13 yrs old or earlier.

So what kind of work can you get at this age? Here is a list of ideas that can help you getting started:

12-15 yr olds

Cutting lawns                      Baby sitting

Edging sidewalks                   Walking dogs

Raking leaves                      Lemonade stands

Trimming bushes                   Cookie stands

Shovel sidewalks                   Light painting

Planting flowers                    Light cleaning jobs

Weeding flowerbeds               Being a Tutor to Young Kids

15 and 16 yr olds

All of the above plus:

Local Hotdog Stand                  Restaurants

Large Fast Food Companies         Mall stores

Grocery stores                      Local retail stores

Camp/sports counselors             Volunteer groups

If you have other good suggestions, which could inspire young people to earn and save money, please send them to us, so we can put them on the list.

Planning your first business events.

Whether you are applying for a job, or you want to run your own little business, there are some basic rules to learn if you want to be a success.

First get some skill in the trade, you are offering. Find somebody who can teach you, and let him/her show you how the work is done properly. Then practice till you are doing okay. Success depends on quality. Nobody wants a clumsy person fool around with their properties.

When you have done a good job for somebody, ask them for a written recommendation and if possible take some pictures before and after. That would be a good help in persuading your next prospective customers or employer.

Keep books on earnings and expenses. Make somebody show you how it is done. Not only is it a good instrument for developing a prosperous business, but if you as an adult apply for a loan and can show the bank, that you have kept books on your business since you were 12, and they show a steady progress in earnings and savings, your credibility will rise tremendously.  

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