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Isis
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Red Lion, Pennsylvania
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What jobs can I get as a 14 shy year old kid?
My family is kind of struggling to find a home to move into, I need a job to help support us but I'm also shy talking to strangers. What jobs could I do?
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Michelle M.
Actress
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Isis !
I am happy to know that your motivation to help out your family has taken you out of your tactful and reserved personality ! This is truly a wonderful step forward !
No one can tell you what job you can have, you'd have to decide that, but in order to be employed by a company, you need experience and some stated skills that someone can pay you for. It's okay at 14 if you do not have experience yet, there is a way that you can bring in some cash, but since you've mentioned your shyness, you will need a friend or relative to be with you to help and they'd have to be willing not to expect pay.
Working does involve a lot of interacting with people, speaking with them and even the most solitary jobs have a certain amount of networking and interacting with others. Perhaps trying yard sales will give you an idea of where you're at with this and maybe it won't be so difficult after all.
You can do Yard Sales/Tag Sales on weekends during the good weather months in your State. This will be cash in hand the same day you do it. You will need to sell items that your family doesn't want anymore and you can make crafts to sell.
Ask a friend or someone that would help you do the sales. They can deal with the customers while you are in charge of the set up, displays and putting the prices on the items. You can also control the money, keeping it safe in a money box or cross body purse. The friend can answer questions and greet the customers and when you feel ready, you can do that and manage the yard sales on your own.
This may be the easiest and quickest way for you to make some money. The amount varies depending on the neighborhood, how many customers you get and your prices. Mid week prior to the sales, you can hang flyers and posters that you make around the neighborhood so people will know the days, date and time of the sales. As you do more sales, you will get different ideas and think of more things to include in your sale. Some newspapers/websites of newspapers have a listing to announce yard sales, so see if your local paper has that.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
I am happy to know that your motivation to help out your family has taken you out of your tactful and reserved personality ! This is truly a wonderful step forward !
No one can tell you what job you can have, you'd have to decide that, but in order to be employed by a company, you need experience and some stated skills that someone can pay you for. It's okay at 14 if you do not have experience yet, there is a way that you can bring in some cash, but since you've mentioned your shyness, you will need a friend or relative to be with you to help and they'd have to be willing not to expect pay.
Working does involve a lot of interacting with people, speaking with them and even the most solitary jobs have a certain amount of networking and interacting with others. Perhaps trying yard sales will give you an idea of where you're at with this and maybe it won't be so difficult after all.
You can do Yard Sales/Tag Sales on weekends during the good weather months in your State. This will be cash in hand the same day you do it. You will need to sell items that your family doesn't want anymore and you can make crafts to sell.
Ask a friend or someone that would help you do the sales. They can deal with the customers while you are in charge of the set up, displays and putting the prices on the items. You can also control the money, keeping it safe in a money box or cross body purse. The friend can answer questions and greet the customers and when you feel ready, you can do that and manage the yard sales on your own.
This may be the easiest and quickest way for you to make some money. The amount varies depending on the neighborhood, how many customers you get and your prices. Mid week prior to the sales, you can hang flyers and posters that you make around the neighborhood so people will know the days, date and time of the sales. As you do more sales, you will get different ideas and think of more things to include in your sale. Some newspapers/websites of newspapers have a listing to announce yard sales, so see if your local paper has that.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
Karin P.
Lecturer, Academic Advisor, Career Coach
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Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Isis,
I am sorry that your family is struggling! First of all, you need to be aware of and follow the Pennsylvania child labor laws. You can work if you are over the age of 14, but you need a work permit. There are also limitations as to what kinds of jobs you can work and the hours you can work. I left some links for you below.
I get the point about being shy, but you'll need to come out of your shell a little bit to find a job. And maybe a job where you are in contact with people will actually help with that. Typical jobs for teens with limited hours and some flexibility would be fast food and retail. Parks or sports centers are another option. You can also offer garden services, clean-up, baby-sitting or pet walking services on your own. If you have any talents like computer skills or arts and crafts, you can sell products. If you are good in certain school subjects, you can offer tutoring for younger kids.
Walk around your neighborhood and malls in your area. Look for "help wanted" signs or just walk in, express your interest and drop a resume. You can also look for jobs on ZipRecruiter, Snagajob or Indeed. Filter for your age group.
You can also start to think about what kind of jobs/careers you would like to pursue when you grow up and use your teen jobs as an opportunity to get an inside look into certain careers and businesses.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/resources/compliance-laws-and-regulations/labor-management-relations/child-labor-act.html
https://www.employerpass.com/employer-insights/pennsylvania-child-labor-laws
I am sorry that your family is struggling! First of all, you need to be aware of and follow the Pennsylvania child labor laws. You can work if you are over the age of 14, but you need a work permit. There are also limitations as to what kinds of jobs you can work and the hours you can work. I left some links for you below.
I get the point about being shy, but you'll need to come out of your shell a little bit to find a job. And maybe a job where you are in contact with people will actually help with that. Typical jobs for teens with limited hours and some flexibility would be fast food and retail. Parks or sports centers are another option. You can also offer garden services, clean-up, baby-sitting or pet walking services on your own. If you have any talents like computer skills or arts and crafts, you can sell products. If you are good in certain school subjects, you can offer tutoring for younger kids.
Walk around your neighborhood and malls in your area. Look for "help wanted" signs or just walk in, express your interest and drop a resume. You can also look for jobs on ZipRecruiter, Snagajob or Indeed. Filter for your age group.
You can also start to think about what kind of jobs/careers you would like to pursue when you grow up and use your teen jobs as an opportunity to get an inside look into certain careers and businesses.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
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Sharven Rane
Data Scientist
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Chicago, Illinois
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Sharven’s Answer
As a 14-year-old, I know you’re trying so hard to help your family during a tough time, and that’s such a kind and brave thing to want to do. But at your age, it’s really important to focus on being a kid and let your parents or guardians handle the big responsibilities, like supporting the family. If you’d like to help in small ways, you could try little tasks for people you already know, like helping a neighbor with their garden or watching their pet for a short time. These are quiet tasks that don’t involve strangers, so they might feel okay for you to help, but you should always check with your parents first to make sure it’s safe and okay.
Please talk to your parents or a trusted adult before doing anything, as they’re the ones who should guide you and take care of the family’s needs. They can help you find small, safe ways to contribute if it’s allowed where you live, like helping with chores for a little pocket money. Your heart is in the right place, and I’m so touched by your wish to help, but your parents are the ones who should lead the way.
Please talk to your parents or a trusted adult before doing anything, as they’re the ones who should guide you and take care of the family’s needs. They can help you find small, safe ways to contribute if it’s allowed where you live, like helping with chores for a little pocket money. Your heart is in the right place, and I’m so touched by your wish to help, but your parents are the ones who should lead the way.
Thanks for the advice.
Isis
Wodala Lowe
Insurance Agent
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Covington, Georgia
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Wodala’s Answer
Hi Isis,
It's wonderful to see your desire to support your family. Your willingness to help is truly inspiring, especially at your age. I'm sure your parents will be very proud of you.
To start, consider jobs in your community like babysitting, after-school care, or part-time work at a local store. This way, you can balance work and school without feeling overwhelmed. These jobs will help you interact with a small group of people, which can be great for building confidence. Once you're more comfortable, you can explore jobs that involve working with customers.
Make sure any job you choose fits well with your school schedule. Working 2-3 days a week or on weekends can give you a steady income without interfering with your studies.
You can also ask friends, teachers, or neighbors if they know anyone who needs help with yard work or chores. This can be a quick way to earn some extra money.
I hope these suggestions help you decide what to do. Best of luck!
It's wonderful to see your desire to support your family. Your willingness to help is truly inspiring, especially at your age. I'm sure your parents will be very proud of you.
To start, consider jobs in your community like babysitting, after-school care, or part-time work at a local store. This way, you can balance work and school without feeling overwhelmed. These jobs will help you interact with a small group of people, which can be great for building confidence. Once you're more comfortable, you can explore jobs that involve working with customers.
Make sure any job you choose fits well with your school schedule. Working 2-3 days a week or on weekends can give you a steady income without interfering with your studies.
You can also ask friends, teachers, or neighbors if they know anyone who needs help with yard work or chores. This can be a quick way to earn some extra money.
I hope these suggestions help you decide what to do. Best of luck!
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Hong Kong
Updated
Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. I understand your situation. Iam not sure it allows to kids to work at the age 14 I'm your country. Please check.
Below are my suggestions if it is allowed:
1. Explore any working opportunities in school, eg library, administration, etc.
2. Check with your neighbours whether they need any babysitter, gardener, tutor for their kids, etc
3. Explore any opportunities with groceries, supermarkets, etc..whether they need any help for delivery in the neighborhood
Please check with your parents before start working..Your safety is the most important.
Hope this helps!. Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions if it is allowed:
1. Explore any working opportunities in school, eg library, administration, etc.
2. Check with your neighbours whether they need any babysitter, gardener, tutor for their kids, etc
3. Explore any opportunities with groceries, supermarkets, etc..whether they need any help for delivery in the neighborhood
Please check with your parents before start working..Your safety is the most important.
Hope this helps!. Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Thanks for your encouragement!
Isis
Karen Kitchel
Community Volunteer
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
Updated
Karen’s Answer
Your parents must be very proud of you wanting to help your family. Take time to remember that you have a wonderful gift -- that is the gift of wanting to help others. I think that is what will bring you satisfaction in life.
Think about the things you might be comfortable doing, perhaps things you can do individually such as helping to clean someone's house, wash windows, go on errands for them, take care of their garden, children or pets. You might put together a list of odd jobs that you could do along with your contact information and give it to your neighbors, relatives and friends. Include a note about when you are available and your flexibility to do what is needed.
With every good wish and many blessings!
Think about the things you might be comfortable doing, perhaps things you can do individually such as helping to clean someone's house, wash windows, go on errands for them, take care of their garden, children or pets. You might put together a list of odd jobs that you could do along with your contact information and give it to your neighbors, relatives and friends. Include a note about when you are available and your flexibility to do what is needed.
With every good wish and many blessings!