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Where can a pre-teen get a job?
Asked by AJE


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Grocery store, Library, fast food.
Answered by ashleyas831

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sweat shop
Answered by drhdylan88

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gas station..
Answered by arun

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They Can't. I'm gonna just tell you right now, I'm 15, almost 16 which should be old enough to work practically anywhere and nobody hired me.
Answered by DisneyLover

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if ur a girl try babysitting, boy get a paper route
Answered by daniel b

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i don't think it's possible for a preteen to get a job.
Answered by puertorican_gurl

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i dont think anywhere right now. im 15 almost 16 and the only place for me is round table pizza and every teen works there...i would just wait till ur 16, thats what im doing. and if you dont want to wait you could work for family. hope this works
Answered by mx_girl865

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You can establish your work skills and work ethics in a volunteer position if you can't find a paying job just yet. This will give you some experience that you can give as an example when you go for the paying job. You may need to be self-employed like doing babysitting, a paper route, bagperson at the local grocery, or setting up a service to run errands for elders or others. This will also establish your work skills and dependability. Good luck!
Answered by Wide Awake

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In most states, you have to be atleast 15 to get a "real" job. Babysitting, yard work, cleaning, are all possibilities for a pre-teen. You may even make more than minimum wage as a babysitter than as a cashier at a fast food resturant!
Answered by Laurathecarrot

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fast food places, cashiers at a grocery store
Answered by juanita2_2000

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babysitting or mowing lawns; most states you have to be at least 14 or 15 to be able to work legally! There are child labor laws in this country protecting children...
Answered by sweet ivy lyn

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Lawn mowing is a good one. I used to sell baseball and basketball cards in Junior High too.
Answered by chris42050

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newspaper delivery, babysitting, pet sitting, lawn mowing, berry picking, car washing.
Answered by MommyOfOne

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You have to be 16 to get ANY job. you could start at McDonalds, Burger King, a supermarket.
Answered by worldruler01

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ask parents or neighbors if you can do odd jobs around the house. then do a good job. you'll get referrals... how old are you anyhow?
Answered by blkrose65

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you can't be a pre-teen and legally get a job. You could mow lawns, pet-sit, offer your cleaning services. And it also helps if you know someone who works at a place that doesn't care if they would violate the Child Labor Act. You can also check the classifieds.
Answered by dnrh1989

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your imidiate friends and family would be the best help.
Answered by Piffle

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try going to friends and relatives. for either a boy or girl, babysitting is good. what's also becoming more popular is dog sitting/walking. do yard work. pulling weeds, or mowing lawns. There are some places that will hire pre-teens, but not many.
Answered by Jackie B

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Nobody under 14 can work, it's not legal anywhere. Even if you are 14, you can only work part time.
Answered by curious_soul

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Since you're 11 or 12, you probably won't be able to get a "job", but you could try babysitting, mowing lawns, or try volunteering at a local nursing home. Just wait to get a job! You're young, and life flies by. Don't try to grow up too fast!
Answered by Blondie

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I'd go to your school and get a work permit, and / or sign into a co-operative work training course at your school. They enable those atleast 14 to begin employment with very strict hourly rules. Around this area, the places notorious for highering the young are the Local Movie theatre, Jewel, and Meijer. I'm sure small pizza places and things of that nature might also accept; you'll never know until you ask them.
Answered by no one

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By law, in the United States, the ONLY legal employment a child under the age of 14 may have is that of a "newspaper carrier". Aside from that, you are stuck with arranging to cut the lawns of your neighbors and babysit neighborhood kids, etc. In the winters I used to shovel driveways for money, and in the summers I babysat while parents were at work. I made $175 a week in the summers.
Answered by cyanne2ak

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Rather than a job, use this time to learn a trade. Anything that takes some creativity and a modicum of physicall labour is a tradeskill. Sewing can be a Seamstress, Upholstery, and once very skilled at it can be a Fashion Designer, make that Eddie Bauer Mustang seat really trick. Gardnening, erm mowing lawns and such is also a good Tradeskill, a high end Groundskeeper at a Golf Course or Botanacil Engineer can make a good living. Pick something that YOU like to do, and you can use these years to get a head start in a field that you wish to be in.
Answered by john k

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usually only family businesses like family owned restaurants or stores are legal, but they can only work a certain amount of hours per day and week.
Answered by A.W>F>GOD

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i work at a restaurant/hotel we have a lot of young folks who work in banquets
Answered by j

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a good place would be to work at a day camp for younger kids thats what i do and i love it it is a good experience to test your skills even though its hard, it is worth it
Answered by gilmore obsessed person

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I think some people missed the "pre" part of your age and assumed you were 16.. seeing as they said gas station (you usually have to be 18, they sell liquor) and fast food (you have to be 15/16, depending on the place). The only places for pre-teens to work are either volunteering (i.e. no money but you gain valuable work experience and great references), or babysitting. You can alsow mow lawns, wash cars, walk dogs, or pet sit. A lot of people are leery about hiring someone your age, so your best bet would be to volunteer (even with babysitting for your family or friends), and then you will have good references which will land you a job. Good luck!
Answered by Sadie

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they can when they search believe me when you search honestly you will... my husband likes to hire teens as office boys and in other easy and non-exhausting positions.. they always agree to have reasonable salaries
Answered by Nine M

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In the uk you can't get a job leggally until your 13! Then your limited to a paper round of picking litter
Answered by stephen.dew

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The city you live in. For example the city of los angeles parks and recreation. The county of los angeles . city pools need kids to check in personal items, or hand out equipment. These are seasonal and or permenant partime jobs. Also amusement parks and library , the kid must have a work permit.
Answered by leilani

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For now you can get odd job's to make some money, but you have to wait until you're 16 to work in the U.S.. When turning 16 you can apply with: gas stations grocerystores movie theaters fast food restaurants I hope this helps!! clothing stores shoe stores auto parts store
Answered by Ms. "J "

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Well, I don't know what type of job your looking for but, I'm only thirteen and I make money by babysitting and i make about 5 dollars an hour and each job is usually about 6 hours. And if there is more than one child, then it's an additional 5 dollars per extra child.
Answered by Taylor

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There really aren't many actual establishments where a person under 16 can work. However, there are many jobs a pre-teen can do, and do well! Dog walking Pet sitting Odd jobs for family, or friends of family Baby sitting General assistance (yard work, office organization) And more, I'm sure! Get creative. When I was about 13, I would make jewelry (beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings) and I'd sell the jewelry to anybody and everybody. I would go to baseball games of my brother's and sit in the stands with samples of my jewelry, etc. Also, what about things like working at a library reading to children, or shelving books, etc? Just ideas I had - there have to be more out there :) Good luck!
Answered by Misti

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Just about anywhere if they have a work permit and follow your area's regulations on pre-teen working hours. There are certain restrictions they have to abide by, can't work over a certain number of hours...can't work after a certain hour at night...can't work on such and such holidays....Just check at your local courthouse, job placement workshop, or labor and industry branch. If all else fails....search labor and industry online.
Answered by Jessica G

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How old are you exactly? I mean, you may be too young to get a job!
Answered by 7FAM

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babysitting
Answered by hello_21

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Baby-sitting
Answered by star29

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That depends, on how old you are, honey.. Here, in Arizona, at certain, restaraunts, you only have to be 15 1/2 years old. Now, I myself, use to go door-to-door, at the young age of 9 years old. And, I would just ask, all our apartment neighbors, if they needed their trash dumped, or their dishes done, or if they had any chores they needed me to do, for extra spending money...You would not believe how many people counted on me, to come back, on a regular basis, to do their chores, for whatever amount they wanted to pay me.. I always had money, on me, as a kid. If I wasn't doing that, I was babysitting, for half the neighborhood, for dirt cheap.. But, some of the people I babysat for, paid me pretty good !!! Their was this one couple that had a Toddler, and a baby, I watched, that paid me $5.00, an hour.. And, that was really good money, for the 1970s!!! And we were really poor, so I bought my own clothes, shoes, purses, make-up, you name it !! I always had money, on me... There's many ways, you can, earn money.. Get your friends, to help you make fudge, at Christmas time, and wrap it in pretty foil, with red & green ribbon, and cut them in small squares, and go door to door selling them, with a sign, saying you want to earn money, to buy gifts, for your family..My kids, did that one year, and they also had a pretty good Christmas, not from just me, but for one another & other family members... Then make, signs, and do car washes.. Ask your parents, if you can borrow,some of their old rags, go to an old business, that hardly ever gets business,and ask them if you can use part of their parking lot for washing cars, for extra money.. You, can buy some sort of a toy mold, in animal shapes, and make homemade playdough, with just cool aid, and flour, and I'll give you the sight , in a minute for the homemade playdough recipe, it smells good, and people buy them up, I promise you this!! Ours were made in the shapes of "Cookie Monster" and Big Bird" the kids sold them for $1.00, each.. The customers loved them, so much, my kids had orders for them, and they even had written iou-s, from people, who didn't have the money,yet.. And they took the notes, back to them, and every customer paid, as promised.. That one really made my kids, good money!! Okay look online for Homemade crafts.com, for your homemade playdough recipes, the one that has cream of tartar, in it, is the one, everyone just loved the smell of!!! So, there's so many ways, you can avoid being broke, if you set your mind, to it.. You can even, ask if anyone needs yard-work, done.. Without tools, offer to water their yards, for them.. Once, twice a week, or everyday.. You'd be surprised, how many seniors, hate watering their yards, everyday... My mom's one of those, seniors.And is even ready to sell her house, because of the resposibilities, of yard work.. So, there you have many options, now, hun.. Good-Luck, to you.. Smile, tomorrow's always a better day...
Answered by CHRIS HORN

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As a mum I thought it was a good idea to try and teach my children the value of money while they were young. I have always allowed them to choose what they buy with their money and allowed them the opportunity to take a job within the home for a little money. I can't offer a lot but they learn the value of it by making mistakes (bad choice on how they spent). Ask family, babysitting, car washing, window washing, gardening washing dishes laundry, there are many things you could do........ Want a tip.... Know what they hate doing ;) I hate washing up and it was one job my older daughter did for money. It encouraged her to get out and earn more for the work too-slave labour (wash dishes after dinner ;) ) yeah but boy does she appreciate her money (older and earns), not that wise with it but she is proud for earning it, and I am proud of her for earning it. Window cleaning is a real good earner ya know, cheap to pick up tools and you get better as you go. Offer the whole street then couldn't you, for a little money and it could become a regular...no ladders mind, we couldn't have you hurting yourself so young. Good luck, lots of ways to earn a little cash ;) ;)
Answered by wendy

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Legally a pre-teen cannot get an actual paying job usually without consent from the state and the parent. You can do volunteer work that will help to teach you skills that you will need in future when you actually can have a paying job. You should also consider the volunteer program at the Boys & Girls Clubs. When you are 17, and you have volunteered at the Boys & Girls Clubs for 2 yrs, you will qualify for funds in the amount of $2500.
Answered by thedothanbelle

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well i dont think you can get a real job but you can always make money by selling lemonade, or doing yardwork for your neighbors.
Answered by yoaming777

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You can try your local Florist, especially before a holiday, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, Mother's Day. It would be a good start. You can check with your school also and see if you can get credit for working, as a work study program.
Answered by Edward Z

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If I were a pre-teen and liked animals, I'd hire myself out as a dog-sitter. Dog feeder/ dog walker, Cat companion. Animal friend. You could call your business I Love Pets. With a heart for the word love. People who go on vacations would like somebody to come and let their dog out for a walk, feed and water them. Some folks think taking their animals to a shelter they might get sick. And they could be right, I almost lost a dog after he was kept in a shelter for a week. If you can stick to it and not be discouraged I think a lot of money could be made.
Answered by mistohansen

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My son wanted to work like you but he could find a job at 11 years old so he did the gardens for the neighbours and got well paid. He worked hard and did good work so he was recommended to others. He also worked on a farm morning and evenings helping with the animals and mucking out. The other job he did was cleaning cars. Good luck
Answered by Dolly Blue

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anywhere that does not sell alcohol. Meijers, Family fare, will hire as baggers, McDonalds will hire 14 and older. Don't be afriad to walk in and ask the managers what ages they are allowed to hire. It makes for a good impression if you are confident enough to approach someone they may make an exception with a good impression.
Answered by Rory B

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I would suggest either babysitting, tutoring, or helping out your parents with your little siblings or chores around your house.
Answered by laeners

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paper round, odd jobs around the home, work for a family friend or relative i their shop.
Answered by wazzo2005

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I threw newspapers when I was 12, my sister was 11. We shared the paper route. My little brothers each got a paper route at age 9. We also went out collecting & recycling cans & bottles with our wagon, walking down the alley going through people's trash. If you prefer to keep your hands clean, babysit. You can babysit a toddler or school kid at age 11. You can babysit a baby at age 13. At age 14, you can work at most any smorgasboard, steakhouse, or nice restaurant, car-hop place, or even at McD's. Some neighbor girls came over to clean my car out. I paid them each $3. The girls were all 9 to 11 years old. They are smart girls. They walk people's dogs, clean house, wash cars, clean out cars, & would mow the lawn, if I'd let them! The boys that come around wear real shoes, so I hire them instead. If you have some neighbors that want to have a garage sale, but don't feel like sitting outside, you can do the garage sale for them for a 20-30% commission. I hired a teenager to do this for me a few years back.
Answered by MrsDebra1966

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A work permit is most likely needed at a regular business and in most cases the student needs to be about 15 years old. Otherwise, I would suggest babysitting, lawn mowing, general clean up around homes (raking, weed pulling, etc.) Dog walking business perhaps?
Answered by Elizabeth B

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Nowhere.
Answered by mathura529@sbcglobal.net


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