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LaRue
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What are some good jobs for 14 year olds?
In Nashville Tennessee
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Miracle Beard
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Topeka, Kansas
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I’m sure a 14-year-old can do a great job working at a Dollar Tree.
Vianne Phan
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Being 14 and eager to work can be a bit frustrating with limited choices, but don't worry, there are still great ways to earn money. Many start with babysitting, pet sitting, dog walking, or helping neighbors with yard work. If you're good at school, tutoring younger kids can be a great option too. These jobs are flexible and less scary when you're starting out.
If you want something more official, some grocery stores or small local businesses might hire you for simple tasks like bagging or helping out, but it depends on the store. You could also explore youth programs in Nashville designed for teens to gain experience in a supportive environment.
Don't stress too much about finding the perfect job right now. This time is about getting comfortable, building confidence, and learning what work is like. Even small jobs can teach you a lot more than you might expect.
If you want something more official, some grocery stores or small local businesses might hire you for simple tasks like bagging or helping out, but it depends on the store. You could also explore youth programs in Nashville designed for teens to gain experience in a supportive environment.
Don't stress too much about finding the perfect job right now. This time is about getting comfortable, building confidence, and learning what work is like. Even small jobs can teach you a lot more than you might expect.
Karin P.
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Hi LaRue,
It's wonderful that you are looking for your first work experiences . 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. There is no work permit required, but your employer needs to maintain records including proof of age.
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.tn.gov/workforce/employees/labor-laws/labor-laws-redirect/child-labor.html
It's wonderful that you are looking for your first work experiences . 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. There is no work permit required, but your employer needs to maintain records including proof of age.
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
Karin recommends the following next steps:
Rebecca Tang
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Thank you for your question. Please check local regulations you are allowed to work at your age.
Below are some suggestions:
1. Explore any working opportunities in school, eg library, administration, labs,etc
2. Speak to your neighbours any assistance they need, eg baby sitting, gardening, etc
3. Find any working opportunities in the neighborhood, eg groceries, education centre,etc
4. Find working opportunities in chain stores, eg supermarket, fast food shop, boutiques, etc
Speak to your parents before starting the job. Ensure the job is safe and suitable to you.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are some suggestions:
1. Explore any working opportunities in school, eg library, administration, labs,etc
2. Speak to your neighbours any assistance they need, eg baby sitting, gardening, etc
3. Find any working opportunities in the neighborhood, eg groceries, education centre,etc
4. Find working opportunities in chain stores, eg supermarket, fast food shop, boutiques, etc
Speak to your parents before starting the job. Ensure the job is safe and suitable to you.
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!