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Leelynn
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Williamsburg, Kentucky
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Where can I work at 13
Where can I work at 13-15 years old? That makes very good money?
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Carlos Paba
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Carlos’s Answer
If you're between 13 and 15, finding a regular job can be tough because of work laws. Some places might let you work with your parent's permission, but many only offer minimum wage.
A great way to earn more money is by starting your own small business. This means you work for yourself and get paid by people who need your help.
Here are some ideas:
- Babysitting
- Dog walking
- Pet sitting
- Mowing lawns
- Raking leaves
- Washing cars
- Shoveling snow
- Tutoring younger kids
- Selling bracelets, art, baked goods, or crafts
- Cleaning or organizing for neighbors
You can also earn money online, but make sure a parent or guardian helps you. Some websites don't allow kids under 18, so an adult might need to set up the account.
Online ideas:
- Creating simple logos
- Editing short videos
- Designing YouTube thumbnails
- Writing captions or posts
- Tutoring online
- Selling digital art or templates
- Helping small businesses with social media
Starting your own business can sometimes earn you more than a regular job. For example, instead of making $7.25 an hour in Kentucky, you could earn $20 for mowing a lawn or $15 for walking a dog.
Choose something you're good at, practice it, and ask family, neighbors, or friends if they need help. Always let your parent or guardian know who you're working for, and never meet or talk to strangers online without an adult's advice.
Hope this helps!
A great way to earn more money is by starting your own small business. This means you work for yourself and get paid by people who need your help.
Here are some ideas:
- Babysitting
- Dog walking
- Pet sitting
- Mowing lawns
- Raking leaves
- Washing cars
- Shoveling snow
- Tutoring younger kids
- Selling bracelets, art, baked goods, or crafts
- Cleaning or organizing for neighbors
You can also earn money online, but make sure a parent or guardian helps you. Some websites don't allow kids under 18, so an adult might need to set up the account.
Online ideas:
- Creating simple logos
- Editing short videos
- Designing YouTube thumbnails
- Writing captions or posts
- Tutoring online
- Selling digital art or templates
- Helping small businesses with social media
Starting your own business can sometimes earn you more than a regular job. For example, instead of making $7.25 an hour in Kentucky, you could earn $20 for mowing a lawn or $15 for walking a dog.
Choose something you're good at, practice it, and ask family, neighbors, or friends if they need help. Always let your parent or guardian know who you're working for, and never meet or talk to strangers online without an adult's advice.
Hope this helps!
Rebecca Tang
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Firstly, you have to check whether you are eligible to work in uiur country.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Find any working opportunities in school, eg lab, library, administration, etc
2. Check with your neighbors whether they need any help, eg baby sitting, gardening, etc
3. Explore any working opportunities in the neighborhood, ef education centre, groceries, etc.
4. Find working opportunities in chain stores, eg supermarkets, fast food shops, boutique, etc
Before starting the work, make sure it is safe and suitable for your age. Speak to your parents as well.
Hooe this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Find any working opportunities in school, eg lab, library, administration, etc
2. Check with your neighbors whether they need any help, eg baby sitting, gardening, etc
3. Explore any working opportunities in the neighborhood, ef education centre, groceries, etc.
4. Find working opportunities in chain stores, eg supermarkets, fast food shops, boutique, etc
Before starting the work, make sure it is safe and suitable for your age. Speak to your parents as well.
Hooe this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Sijoy Sagar
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Sijoy’s Answer
Hi Leelynn,
At 13 to 15 years old in Kentucky, you can start working in safe, non-hazardous jobs. While high pay is rare due to work restrictions, there are still great chances to earn money and gain experience and job types are restricted by child labor laws
Jobs You Can Try:
1. Office Work: Filing, basic computer tasks, and running errands by foot or bike.
2. Food Service: Dishwashing, serving, snack bar work, and using simple machines like toasters or blenders.
3. Retail: Stocking shelves, cashiering, and greeting customers.
4. Car Washing: Cleaning cars, but not doing mechanical repairs.
5. Grounds Maintenance: Light cleanup tasks like vacuuming, sweeping, or waxing floors.
6. Community Jobs: Pet sitting, and lawn care without using power mowers.
Restrictions: You can't operate heavy machinery, drive, cook with open flames, or do hazardous work until you are older (16-18).
Earning Potential:
1. Fast Food & Retail: $10–$15 an hour, depending on location and role.
2. Pet Sitting: $12–$20 an hour, depending on demand in your area.
3. Car Wash Attendant: Around $12–$14 an hour with flexible shifts.
Tips to Make the Most of It:
Start with part-time roles in restaurants or retail as they are the easiest for teens to get.
Be reliable: Employers appreciate punctuality and responsibility, which can lead to more hours and better pay.
Explore side hustles: Tutoring, or pet care often pay better than entry-level retail jobs.
Check local job postings: Websites like Indeed and SimplyHired list jobs for teens in Kentucky.
My Personal Suggestion: Leelynn, it’s fantastic that you are already thinking about work and earning money at 13. Even with the limits on what you can do now, these early jobs will help you gain experience, confidence, and connections. As you near 16-18, more opportunities with better pay will become available. For now, focus on safe, legal jobs and side hustles that let you earn while learning responsibility. PLEASE ENSURE YOU FOLLOW THE LOCAL LABOUR LAWS AS IT VARIES BY COUNTRIES, MARKETS AND REGIONS
At 13 to 15 years old in Kentucky, you can start working in safe, non-hazardous jobs. While high pay is rare due to work restrictions, there are still great chances to earn money and gain experience and job types are restricted by child labor laws
Jobs You Can Try:
1. Office Work: Filing, basic computer tasks, and running errands by foot or bike.
2. Food Service: Dishwashing, serving, snack bar work, and using simple machines like toasters or blenders.
3. Retail: Stocking shelves, cashiering, and greeting customers.
4. Car Washing: Cleaning cars, but not doing mechanical repairs.
5. Grounds Maintenance: Light cleanup tasks like vacuuming, sweeping, or waxing floors.
6. Community Jobs: Pet sitting, and lawn care without using power mowers.
Restrictions: You can't operate heavy machinery, drive, cook with open flames, or do hazardous work until you are older (16-18).
Earning Potential:
1. Fast Food & Retail: $10–$15 an hour, depending on location and role.
2. Pet Sitting: $12–$20 an hour, depending on demand in your area.
3. Car Wash Attendant: Around $12–$14 an hour with flexible shifts.
Tips to Make the Most of It:
Start with part-time roles in restaurants or retail as they are the easiest for teens to get.
Be reliable: Employers appreciate punctuality and responsibility, which can lead to more hours and better pay.
Explore side hustles: Tutoring, or pet care often pay better than entry-level retail jobs.
Check local job postings: Websites like Indeed and SimplyHired list jobs for teens in Kentucky.
My Personal Suggestion: Leelynn, it’s fantastic that you are already thinking about work and earning money at 13. Even with the limits on what you can do now, these early jobs will help you gain experience, confidence, and connections. As you near 16-18, more opportunities with better pay will become available. For now, focus on safe, legal jobs and side hustles that let you earn while learning responsibility. PLEASE ENSURE YOU FOLLOW THE LOCAL LABOUR LAWS AS IT VARIES BY COUNTRIES, MARKETS AND REGIONS
Jenny Stewart
Nonprofit Humanitarian Aid
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Houston, Texas
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Jenny’s Answer
Leelynn,
First, to back up one of the previous posts, you need to know Kentucky law on child labor. I've pulled this information for you. Visit this page to learn the laws: https://elc.ky.gov/workplace-standards/Pages/Wages-and-Hours.aspx.
At your age, 13, you will need to look for work that meets Kentucky's standards. One of your challenges is that you have to be at least 14 to be officially hired. You can consider some of the following:
1. Dog Walking - Let your neighbors know that you are available to walk dogs/feed their animals, what hours you are available, and what you charge.
2. Inquire at school about opportunities to work in the office.
3. Can you mow yards, clean up weeds, help clean up patios, etc?
4. Do you, your parents, or your neighbors know people who could use some help in their business where you could learn about office work while also helping them?
5. Could you help out a senior living home for the elderly?
6. Are you in any groups like 4-H, FFA, or Girl Scouts? If you are in any of these groups, you could talk with a leader about possible job opportunities.
There are some questions to ask yourself to determine what you can do or would like to learn to do:
1. Why do you need to work at age 13? Are you doing this for you or to help out at home?
2. What does "good money" mean to you? Is there an amount you are trying to earn for something specific?
3. What current skills do you have? It could be as simple as cleaning house, washing dishes, or doing yard work.
4. What interests you and what are you dreaming of doing as an adult?
I started working at age 14 and lived in Wisconsin. I picked fruit and vegetables for a local farmer during the summer. He owned a local fruit & vegetable stand, and we worked Monday-Friday for his business. The owner was my school friend's parent. When I turned 16, I started waiting tables at a local restaurant after school and on the weekends.
Be creative. You can find opportunities if you look for them.
Wishing you the best,
Jenny
First, to back up one of the previous posts, you need to know Kentucky law on child labor. I've pulled this information for you. Visit this page to learn the laws: https://elc.ky.gov/workplace-standards/Pages/Wages-and-Hours.aspx.
At your age, 13, you will need to look for work that meets Kentucky's standards. One of your challenges is that you have to be at least 14 to be officially hired. You can consider some of the following:
1. Dog Walking - Let your neighbors know that you are available to walk dogs/feed their animals, what hours you are available, and what you charge.
2. Inquire at school about opportunities to work in the office.
3. Can you mow yards, clean up weeds, help clean up patios, etc?
4. Do you, your parents, or your neighbors know people who could use some help in their business where you could learn about office work while also helping them?
5. Could you help out a senior living home for the elderly?
6. Are you in any groups like 4-H, FFA, or Girl Scouts? If you are in any of these groups, you could talk with a leader about possible job opportunities.
There are some questions to ask yourself to determine what you can do or would like to learn to do:
1. Why do you need to work at age 13? Are you doing this for you or to help out at home?
2. What does "good money" mean to you? Is there an amount you are trying to earn for something specific?
3. What current skills do you have? It could be as simple as cleaning house, washing dishes, or doing yard work.
4. What interests you and what are you dreaming of doing as an adult?
I started working at age 14 and lived in Wisconsin. I picked fruit and vegetables for a local farmer during the summer. He owned a local fruit & vegetable stand, and we worked Monday-Friday for his business. The owner was my school friend's parent. When I turned 16, I started waiting tables at a local restaurant after school and on the weekends.
Be creative. You can find opportunities if you look for them.
Wishing you the best,
Jenny