Thursday, April 28, 2011

how can a 14 year old make money over the summer?

how can a 14 year old make money over the summer?
can u guys plz help i am trying to make money to go to mexico next year to visit my grandparents. alittle help
Toddler & Preschooler - 10 Answers
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1 :
well you probably can't get hired at stores & such cuz most employers hire at 16+....so maybe you can babysit and do chores around the house or for your neighbors.
2 :
good luck with that one.. i remember being 14 and trying to raise money- it sucked. sorry to tell you, but yard work is probably your best bet! lol platos closet? <--( a place to sell old clothes?) i make money like that sometimes... a yard sale.... and when I was 14 I worked at a telemarketing office... good pay! boring job :( just some thoughts
3 :
Working graveyard shifts in a 24hr supermarket. Good money and easy work. Unfortunately it will be crap hours and you'll have no social life but its best way to save.
4 :
im 13 and i baby-sit twice a week...i get paied $10 a day...(they offered to pay $20 a day but my mom thought that was too much and plus 1 of them hasnt had a job for a while....)but it is fun and i enjoy it...if u dont like that...do the classic...sell lemonade..hehe...it does work..=P good luck!!
5 :
mow lawns, ask for raise on allowance, if its not enough ask your parents 2 pay for half of the expenses of the trip
6 :
depending on what state you live in, you may need to be a certain age to get working papers. Usually that age is 14, so you should be good. Many resturants could use help, whether it be hostessing, busing tables or washing dishes. Waitng tables is where you find the most money in a resturant, but you may have to be older to do that. If you live by the beach, lifegurading and badgechecking can be great jobs, but remember to wear sunscreen! Also, many local stores may be looking for a helping hand to do odd jobs. Ask around even if there arent an "help wanted" signs in the window, you never know if people need you. Remember to be polite when talking to a perspective employer, and to show your responsibility. Babysitting is also a great way to make money, and a simple job since many families pay 10 dollars an hour and even more. If your a boy and skeptical about babysitting (you shouldn't be though!), try getting a job with a landscaping company. Try not to spend your money as you earn it too. Put 50%, or even 75% into an envolope and mark that as Mexico money, and DO NOT spend it. Good luck and have fun in Mexico!!!
7 :
Babysit, mow lawns, lots of grocery stores hire after your 14th birthday. But check around sooner rather than later, the good summer jobs will fill up quickly. Also, ask (with your parents' permission, of course,) if you can pick up a few weekend hours once school starts. This way, you will continue to make money throughout the year. Good luck!
8 :
yard work babysit do odd jobs deliever newspapers
9 :
I was 14 when I started working. It depends on where you live but you can make pretty good money working on a farm. They always need help. I worked for a farm that was called Pony Express and they provided amusements like pony rides, moon bounces, etc... around the farm they always need help. It's hard work, I'm not gonna sugar coat it but if you really want to work for the money, go talk to your friendly farmer. Promise him you will be there early in the morning and you will do whatever he needs done. (Including shoveling poop from stalls) Hope this helps ya!
10 :
Work permits are required for minors, and you need to be 15 1/2 minimum to get one in California. Most employers wont consider anyone under age 16. Selling items on eBay is one way to go. Paper route is another way, but the pay sucks, it's labor intensive, it can and is most often a 7 day a week gig, and it's a slow process to get paid. Your best bet is yard work and in particular mowing lawns. I made over $600 doing this at 14 over the summer. Go door to door with a lawn mower. (If you don't have one borrow one, or as a last resort offer to use the owners mower if they have one) Offer $10 for the front lawn (Assuming it's a medium to small lawn) and tell them you will throw in the back yard for only another $5 (Again assuming it's a medium to small lawn) If they have a large or huge lawn add $5-$10 to the price. You always want them to feel like they are getting a deal, and remember it's about volume of lawns mowed, not about getting the most $ per customer. (make sure you take a full gas can with you) Good Luck!