6 answers
Pashance
Student
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania
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Question
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becky johnson
Benefits and enrollment consultant
2
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Fishers, Indiana
Updated
becky’s Answer
What activities do you believe you would relish and excel at? Consider tasks like physical labor, such as mowing lawns or walking dogs, being a helper to a parent by entertaining their young children while they handle household chores, or even tutoring. These are just a handful of suggestions.
1. Begin by gaining experience through volunteering - provide your services without charge and in return, request a positive reference after a certain period. For instance, propose to mow someone's lawn free of charge for a month. Show them you're dependable, amiable, and diligent by always being punctual, maintaining a friendly demeanor, and performing your task/mowing excellently. If you're a novice at mowing, don't hesitate to ask for some training first.
2. Once you've accumulated some practical experience and collected a few references (2-3), you're set to start offering your services.
3. Make your availability known either by posting on a local community website or through spreading the word among friends and family. If you do a commendable job, news of your services will spread rapidly.
4. Always remember to exercise patience. Achieving anything of value or worth doing requires time and effort.
1. Begin by gaining experience through volunteering - provide your services without charge and in return, request a positive reference after a certain period. For instance, propose to mow someone's lawn free of charge for a month. Show them you're dependable, amiable, and diligent by always being punctual, maintaining a friendly demeanor, and performing your task/mowing excellently. If you're a novice at mowing, don't hesitate to ask for some training first.
2. Once you've accumulated some practical experience and collected a few references (2-3), you're set to start offering your services.
3. Make your availability known either by posting on a local community website or through spreading the word among friends and family. If you do a commendable job, news of your services will spread rapidly.
4. Always remember to exercise patience. Achieving anything of value or worth doing requires time and effort.
Jerome Dees Jr.
Sales Professional and Networking Expert
500
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San Francisco, California
Updated
Jerome’s Answer
One idea- If you are into social media- is to find a small or family owned company near you and offer to set-up or support their social media. Volunteer to do it for one as a trial, help them grow their audience and use it as proof of concept.
You’ll be surprised how many people need support with that in their business.
You’ll be surprised how many people need support with that in their business.
I will use this advice as I prepare for my career.
Pashance
Pam Szivos
Manage projects and provide operational support for a customer service area
8
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Bath, Pennsylvania
Updated
Pam’s Answer
Even though the world has transformed significantly since my younger days, many job opportunities remain similar. My advice would be to seek something within your neighborhood. If it's feasible for you, think about assisting neighbors with minor tasks such as weeding, mowing the lawn, washing windows, or tidying up their garage.
There are also formal job roles that could suit you, such as being a busser or dishwasher, an ice cream scooper, or providing general assistance at a hair salon, garage, or other local businesses.
Remember to consider your interests and hobbies when choosing a job. Keep an open mind and embrace the myriad of possibilities surrounding you. You'd be surprised at how many opportunities are waiting just around the corner!
There are also formal job roles that could suit you, such as being a busser or dishwasher, an ice cream scooper, or providing general assistance at a hair salon, garage, or other local businesses.
Remember to consider your interests and hobbies when choosing a job. Keep an open mind and embrace the myriad of possibilities surrounding you. You'd be surprised at how many opportunities are waiting just around the corner!
Kimberly Krebs
Corporate Security Manager
78
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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Updated
Kimberly’s Answer
Great question. The answer will depend on opportunities in your area. For example, if you live near a rural area, you may have the option to Detassle Corn or Walk Beans, which are labor positions open to most young people.
You could also start a dog-walking company by asking friends and family members to be your first clients. You could get the word out by putting flyers around your town and on social media.
Another idea might be to visit a 55+ community and offer services such as grocery shopping or running errands.
Just get creative. Think of things that people have to do on a daily basis and offer your services.
Offer your services on Social Media to get the word out.
You could also start a dog-walking company by asking friends and family members to be your first clients. You could get the word out by putting flyers around your town and on social media.
Another idea might be to visit a 55+ community and offer services such as grocery shopping or running errands.
Just get creative. Think of things that people have to do on a daily basis and offer your services.
Kimberly recommends the following next steps:
Jennifer Fischer
Product Manager
27
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Dallas, Texas
Updated
Jennifer’s Answer
There are many different job opportunities based on your interests and schedule. Take a look at this Indeed resource for 25 popular jobs for teens: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/best-jobs-for-teenagers
Mustafa Khan
Neurologist, Theoretical Physicist
36
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New York, New York
Updated
Mustafa’s Answer
Undoubtedly, it's crucial to start contemplating earning a livelihood from an early age. This approach aids in understanding the various professions and the prerequisites for excelling in them. However, a key subject often overlooked in the education of young people is financial literacy, and how to cultivate habits that contribute to a robust, financially secure future, regardless of the chosen career path.
Financial literacy encompasses a broad spectrum of knowledge, including understanding money, banking, debt, credit, economics, politics, history, sociology, psychology, logic, ethics, virtue, and law. It's equally vital to learn how to safeguard, expand, and accumulate wealth as it is to earn an income.
The process of wealth accumulation demands mental strength, patience, self-discipline, the ability to delay immediate gratification, and an understanding of the significance of time. Wealth is built up over an extended period, necessitating persistence, resilience, and an appreciation of the value of goods or services relative to the money spent on them.
Before embarking on the journey to earn money, it's essential to comprehend the nature of money. Similarly, before spending money, it's crucial to learn how to retain and grow it.
Financial literacy encompasses a broad spectrum of knowledge, including understanding money, banking, debt, credit, economics, politics, history, sociology, psychology, logic, ethics, virtue, and law. It's equally vital to learn how to safeguard, expand, and accumulate wealth as it is to earn an income.
The process of wealth accumulation demands mental strength, patience, self-discipline, the ability to delay immediate gratification, and an understanding of the significance of time. Wealth is built up over an extended period, necessitating persistence, resilience, and an appreciation of the value of goods or services relative to the money spent on them.
Before embarking on the journey to earn money, it's essential to comprehend the nature of money. Similarly, before spending money, it's crucial to learn how to retain and grow it.