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Adrianna
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Seymour, Connecticut
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What jobs could I get with good pay at the age of 14?
I want to get a good paying job but I'm not sure if there is any for my age. I want a job because I want to help out my family and be able to afford things.
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Karin P.
Lecturer, Academic Advisor, Career Coach, Mentor
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Adrianna,
It's wonderful that you are looking for your first work experiences and trying to help out your family (although you shouldn't have to at your age). Since you are a minor, you'll have to observe child labor laws and protections in your state. There are limitations as to the hours you can work and the occupations you can be employed in. You'll also need working papers which require proof of age and promise of employment.
At your age, the common jobs are e.g. in babysitting, pet sitting, fast food, retail, garden services, or tutoring. In many cases, it is easiest to find your first jobs in the neighborhood or through your parents and their friends. You can offer to help with babysitting, pet sitting, household chores or garden work. Some elderly neighbors might be happy to get some help around the house. Let people know that you are looking to make some money. Make up a flier to advertise your services too.
You can get started as a babysitter by attending a babysitting course and possibly a CPR course and get certified. You can find your first clients in your neighborhood, among your parents' friends and acquaintances. There are also babysitting and pet sitting agencies where you can get registered.
If you enjoy plants and garden work in general, you can work e.g. for a garden center, a nursery or a landscaping company. If you are good at school, you can do tutoring for younger kids. If you are good at a sport or play an instrument well, you can offer lessons for younger kids or pick up jobs e.g. at a sports field.
If you want to branch out into different industries, fast food, hospitality and retail are the typical teen jobs. Think a bit about where you would like to work long-term and aim to gain experience in entry-level jobs in those fields and/or to get those "transferable skills" that are useful in other fields. "Transferable skills" are e.g. time management, adaptability, reliability, communication skills, teamwork, leadership, or customer care.
You can use Indeed, Glassdoor, SimplyHired or ZipRecruiter to search for jobs for teens in your area. Filter for your age group and the industry you want to work in to find specific jobs.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
https://www.cga.ct.gov/PS97/rpt/olr/htm/97-R-1478.htm
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/child-labor#Connecticut
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/CTE/WBL/WP.pdf
https://www.redcross.org/local/connecticut/take-a-class/babysitting
https://www.seymourems.org/product/safe-sitter-course/
It's wonderful that you are looking for your first work experiences and trying to help out your family (although you shouldn't have to at your age). Since you are a minor, you'll have to observe child labor laws and protections in your state. There are limitations as to the hours you can work and the occupations you can be employed in. You'll also need working papers which require proof of age and promise of employment.
At your age, the common jobs are e.g. in babysitting, pet sitting, fast food, retail, garden services, or tutoring. In many cases, it is easiest to find your first jobs in the neighborhood or through your parents and their friends. You can offer to help with babysitting, pet sitting, household chores or garden work. Some elderly neighbors might be happy to get some help around the house. Let people know that you are looking to make some money. Make up a flier to advertise your services too.
You can get started as a babysitter by attending a babysitting course and possibly a CPR course and get certified. You can find your first clients in your neighborhood, among your parents' friends and acquaintances. There are also babysitting and pet sitting agencies where you can get registered.
If you enjoy plants and garden work in general, you can work e.g. for a garden center, a nursery or a landscaping company. If you are good at school, you can do tutoring for younger kids. If you are good at a sport or play an instrument well, you can offer lessons for younger kids or pick up jobs e.g. at a sports field.
If you want to branch out into different industries, fast food, hospitality and retail are the typical teen jobs. Think a bit about where you would like to work long-term and aim to gain experience in entry-level jobs in those fields and/or to get those "transferable skills" that are useful in other fields. "Transferable skills" are e.g. time management, adaptability, reliability, communication skills, teamwork, leadership, or customer care.
You can use Indeed, Glassdoor, SimplyHired or ZipRecruiter to search for jobs for teens in your area. Filter for your age group and the industry you want to work in to find specific jobs.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
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Vianne Phan
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San Diego, California
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Vianne’s Answer
At 14, you can earn good money by working jobs that pay by the hour or per task. However, check local laws with a parent or guardian to know what jobs you can do. Many teens earn the most by working for neighbors or family friends, as they often pay cash and are flexible with age.
Some well-paying options include babysitting, dog walking, pet sitting, yard work, and tutoring younger kids in a subject you excel at. Babysitting and pet care can be especially lucrative if you're responsible and trustworthy, allowing you to increase your rates over time. Yard work like mowing lawns or raking leaves can earn you good money on weekends or school breaks. If you live near farms, fruit picking or helping at a market stand might be available.
If you have a computer and internet, consider simple online jobs like freelance tasks or surveys. Always have an adult check the safety of any website to avoid scams.
Some well-paying options include babysitting, dog walking, pet sitting, yard work, and tutoring younger kids in a subject you excel at. Babysitting and pet care can be especially lucrative if you're responsible and trustworthy, allowing you to increase your rates over time. Yard work like mowing lawns or raking leaves can earn you good money on weekends or school breaks. If you live near farms, fruit picking or helping at a market stand might be available.
If you have a computer and internet, consider simple online jobs like freelance tasks or surveys. Always have an adult check the safety of any website to avoid scams.