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lyla
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what jobs in utah hire at 14?
i feel like there arent many jobs that hire at 14 cause there arent. but i really need a job i need something to do over the summer cause i cant hangout with my friends because my parents dont trust me and im no longer in school because i had to go to a mental hospital
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Brandon Dang
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There are some jobs that you can do which include grocery store bagging, restaurant crew members, and cleaning related jobs. However to caveat to that is that because you are still very young, they cannot give you full-time position. You would get limited hours DURING the seasons where school is in session. Outside of that period you can get 40 hours a week.
Shannon Wei
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Hey Lyla,
First, I want to say that it's really brave of you to be thinking about staying productive and keeping yourself busy. That takes strength, and I hope you're doing okay after everything you've been through. I get that having a summer goal feels important right now, and honestly, your parents probably just want what's best for you even if it doesn't feel that way.
You're right that it's tough finding jobs at 14 in Utah, but there are definitely ways to make money. Babysitting, pet sitting, and dog walking are solid options because you can work whenever and there's no strict age thing. Same with helping neighbors with yard work or odd jobs around their houses. You'd be surprised how many people actually want help with this stuff, and it's real work experience you can actually use.
Here's the thing though, and I think you'll appreciate this: once you hit 16, everything changes. You can work at fast food places, retail stores, movie theaters, basically anywhere. So if you start with babysitting and pet sitting now, you're not just making money this summer, you're building up experience and references that will make you way more attractive to employers when you're 16. People notice when you've already proven you can handle responsibility, you know?
Try talking to your parents about starting with these informal gigs. They might actually be able to connect you with people in your community who need help, whether that's neighbors, friends, or people from church or other places they know. That could be a really good way to get your foot in the door and show them you're serious about it.
First, I want to say that it's really brave of you to be thinking about staying productive and keeping yourself busy. That takes strength, and I hope you're doing okay after everything you've been through. I get that having a summer goal feels important right now, and honestly, your parents probably just want what's best for you even if it doesn't feel that way.
You're right that it's tough finding jobs at 14 in Utah, but there are definitely ways to make money. Babysitting, pet sitting, and dog walking are solid options because you can work whenever and there's no strict age thing. Same with helping neighbors with yard work or odd jobs around their houses. You'd be surprised how many people actually want help with this stuff, and it's real work experience you can actually use.
Here's the thing though, and I think you'll appreciate this: once you hit 16, everything changes. You can work at fast food places, retail stores, movie theaters, basically anywhere. So if you start with babysitting and pet sitting now, you're not just making money this summer, you're building up experience and references that will make you way more attractive to employers when you're 16. People notice when you've already proven you can handle responsibility, you know?
Try talking to your parents about starting with these informal gigs. They might actually be able to connect you with people in your community who need help, whether that's neighbors, friends, or people from church or other places they know. That could be a really good way to get your foot in the door and show them you're serious about it.