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What jobs can a 14 year-old work at?

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Poorvi’s Answer

Some Common Jobs for 14-Year-Olds:

Pet sitting or dog walking
Lawn care or yard work (non-hazardous tasks)
Retail or grocery store assistant (e.g., bagging, stocking, or clerking—if permitted)
Tutoring younger kids
Working at a family business (with limits)
Delivering newspapers or flyers
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Melanie’s Answer

Hi Evan!

Last year, my daughter was in the same boat, looking for a job at 14. She found a great opportunity at the local Christian school, helping younger kids during summer school. She worked two days a week for a few hours. Each state has different rules for young workers, so make sure you check them out to know what you can do and if you need working papers or a working card.

For job opportunities, try calling local businesses to see what age they hire. This can save you some time and help you decide where to apply. Camps are often on the lookout for young helpers, too. Babysitting or dog walking could be fun options if you're interested. With your parent's okay, talk to your neighbors about any job leads they might have. Look for flyers at the supermarket from people needing help. And remember, volunteering at the library, hospital, or a small private school can be a great experience and might lead to a job later on.

Chase your dreams, Evan! I'm cheering you on!
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Terri’s Answer

Hi Evan,

I think it is super exciting that you are looking at getting a job. The first thing I would consider is why are you interested in working right now? There could be many reasons but your answer will determine your future. It always does!

If you have something in mind that you want to purchase then, depending on the price, this could be a short-term endeavor.

What kinds of things do you like to do? Sometimes that question isn't as important but it's much easier to do things you like!

Another thing to consider is where you live. Are you in the USA? Do you live in the city or in a smaller town?

Are you physically able to work? If not, there are many ways you can still earn money. If you are physically able, depending on where you live, you might decide to help your neighbors mow grass, rake leaves or shovel driveways, depending on the season.

There is a lot of good advice from individuals who have answered. I wish you great success!
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Katherine’s Answer

I would advise you to look at some places that are local to you! It would also help a lot to figure out your state’s legal requirements for workers. For instance, some states allow individuals under 18 to work if they have working papers!
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Daniela’s Answer

Dear Evan,

What are your goals? If you want to improve your skills and work towards future goals, consider looking for internships or support roles at your local school, community center, library, or with student organizations.

If you need to earn money, focus on jobs that pay well per hour, like online or in-person tutoring, working at a local shop or restaurant, or offering services like gardening, cleaning, or babysitting. Just be sure your work doesn't stop you from studying and building your skills for the future.
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Derrick’s Answer

Hi Evan, you might want to consider buying and selling items. You can check out websites like Craigslist, eBay, Decluttr, Amazon Trade-In, or Swappa. Buy low-cost or second-hand items there, then resell them at a higher price and send them to your customers.
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Christopher’s Answer

Hey Evan, starting with babysitting in your neighborhood could be a great idea. You might also try washing cars for $10 each. If your parents are okay with it, mowing lawns nearby could help you earn some extra money. At 14, you can usually find jobs in retail, customer service, or community roles like front desk help, after-school programs, or even some kitchen and food service jobs. In Georgia, you can work up to 4 hours on a school day, 8 hours on a non-school day, or 40 hours a week when school is out.
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Elizabeth’s Answer

A lot of jobs have minimum age requirements depending on where you live. For instance, to work at a restaurant or small shop when I was growing up, you had to be at least 15. Before turning 15 I made really good money as a babysitter! Especially if you can become CPR certified (which is often free to do at your local REC center), babysitting can be a great way to make money. If people use Nextdoor.com in your area, that can be a great way to advertise that you're looking to work!
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Stephan’s Answer

Hello,

It is great that you want to start working already! When I was your age I had a few jobs that could be of interest. I worked as a caddy at a local golf course. This allowed me to spend my summers staying active, while also meeting new people / professionals who could one day help you get an internship or job later in your career. I was able to foster meaningful relations with many different golf members that helped me land an internship when I was in highschool.

Separately, working at an after school camp or program for younger kids is another job I held. This gave me responsibility at an early age and was a lot of fun to help and mentor younger students. Another job similar to this would be working at an ice cream store.

Lastly, I used to go door to door shoveling neighbors driveways to make money. This was more entrepreneurial and kept me active while making good money.
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Shruti’s Answer

It depends which country you are based in since each country has different employment legislation that may have specific rules for being employed below 18 yrs of age. However, you can always engage in volunteering opportunities in your local community which may be suitable to your age if you are interested only in seeking work experience without expecting any pay and contributing to community. Such opportunities will add value to your profile. All the best!
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Staci’s Answer

Hi there! Check in with your guidance office at school or if you have a career office as they can assist you with working papers and proper jobs. Additionally, if your town has a community center, library or town hall you may get some help there. Typical jobs for a 14 years old:

YMCA or boys and girls club
Camp counselor
Babysitting
Coach assistant for a town team

Good luck!
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Letitia’s Answer

Hi Evan,

Finding a job as a young person can depend on where you live. My grandsons in North Carolina, who were 13 and 15 last year, wanted to find paying jobs. Even though NC allows young people to work, there are many rules. This summer, the younger one will help out in town where they have summer day camps, which might be a good option for you too. If you like animals, you could offer to walk dogs for people at nursing homes or assisted living places. You might want to use a chat GPT to help make a flyer to put up on bulletin boards. If you have a pet, include a picture of you with your pet, and don't forget to add your phone number or email.

Best of luck to you,
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Hamza’s Answer

You could look out based on the interests you have,

e.g., if your interest in pursuing higher academic courses, you could look out for local tutoring jobs for kids or juniors. Similarly, below can be few areas you could explore based on your interests -
Engineering - Check for local projects based on interest stream
Gaming - Check opportunities in Esports
Marketing/sales - check opportunities with local businesses
Generic opportunities - Volunteering, community centers, baby-sitting etc.
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Osamudiamen V.’s Answer

Work as a Grocery Store Clerk. You will learn how to deal with many personalities, responsibilities, and customer service!
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