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Eu tenho 17 anos e quero desenvolver formas de renda antes dos meus 18 anos ,para começar com o pé direito,oq eu faço?
I'm 17 years old and I want to develop ways to earn income before I turn 18, to start off on the right foot. What should I do?
17 years old, student of management information systems.
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Please ensure you are eligible to work at your age.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Exploire any working opportunities in school, eg lab, library, administration, etc
2. Check with your neighbors whether they need any assistance, eg baby sitting, gardening, etc
3. Find any opportunities working in the neighborhood, eg education centre, groceries, etc.
4. Explour working opportunities working in chain shops, eg supermarkets, fast food shops, boutiques, etc
Ensure the job is suitable fir you. Speak to your parents before starr working.
Hope thus helps! Good luck!
May Almighty Gid bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Exploire any working opportunities in school, eg lab, library, administration, etc
2. Check with your neighbors whether they need any assistance, eg baby sitting, gardening, etc
3. Find any opportunities working in the neighborhood, eg education centre, groceries, etc.
4. Explour working opportunities working in chain shops, eg supermarkets, fast food shops, boutiques, etc
Ensure the job is suitable fir you. Speak to your parents before starr working.
Hope thus helps! Good luck!
May Almighty Gid bless you!
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Cassandra’s Answer
Find some you enjoy doing or think you will enjoy, perhaps do some n olenteer work to get your foot in the door
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John’s Answer
Some fast paths for you specifically: Build simple websites or fix them for small local businesses, since many still have nothing or something outdated. Basic tech support and setup for people and shops nearby. Data entry or spreadsheet work, which sounds boring but businesses genuinely pay for it. Tutoring younger students in computers or math is another one, and it pays quickly with almost no setup. You could also try a freelance platform to look for work.
I will say that your first paying customer is the hard one, and everything after that is easier. Start with people who already know you or your family, do the work well, and let them tell others. Word of mouth will carry you further than any advertising at your stage.
Also, keep everything you build. A record of real work you did for real clients is worth more than a certificate when you go looking for your first serious job.
I will say that your first paying customer is the hard one, and everything after that is easier. Start with people who already know you or your family, do the work well, and let them tell others. Word of mouth will carry you further than any advertising at your stage.
Also, keep everything you build. A record of real work you did for real clients is worth more than a certificate when you go looking for your first serious job.
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Vianne’s Answer
It's great to think about this at 17. If I were you, I'd focus on building skills that can earn money now and stay useful later. Consider jobs like babysitting, tutoring, pet sitting, lifeguarding, or working in retail or food service. If you like doing hair, you could explore that too. Learning freelance skills like social media management, graphic design, or video editing can also help you earn money before 18. Start saving some of what you earn, learn basic budgeting, and work on creating a resume and making professional connections. The specific job isn't as important as being reliable, communicating well, and having a strong work ethic. These qualities can lead to bigger opportunities when you're 18 and older.