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Liz
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What jobs can I apply for at my age 15 that will provide enough to pay rent?
What jobs can I apply for at my age 15 that will provide enough to pay rent
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Edie Trueheart
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Hi!
Your question is a good one. There are 2 things to consider: your rent amount, water/heat, food and location of job (transportation).
As you job hunt, make sure that the job you take--is near where you live or near a reliable bus service. You want to set yourself up for success. You are worth it!!!
Regarding jobs, I googled highest paying retail jobs and received lists of retail companies (that avg pay is higher). There are a few they recommend---Target, Costco, Walgreens and CVS pay well. I know that Walgreens and CVS are also open to hiring non-traditional employees. (In some states, companies will hire a 15 year old with a parent or gaurdian's signature.) Any medical company or hospital is a great option to try and get hired---if working full time---they also have great benefits. Right now is a great time to apply, because they need help for the holidays!
As you turn 16, I googled highest paying hourly jobs and read that Financial clerk (bank or insurance co), administrative assistant, dental assistant, construction, janitor, customer service, are also higher paying jobs. Again, if you are near a hospital or medical system, look that the jobs they are offering.
For emotional support, if you can, stay plugged into school. If that is not an option, reach out to someone at an admissions dept at technical school or community college. They too will talk you through support or going to school there....for dental assisting, and other medical jobs.
It may be hard, but you are worth it!!
Your question is a good one. There are 2 things to consider: your rent amount, water/heat, food and location of job (transportation).
As you job hunt, make sure that the job you take--is near where you live or near a reliable bus service. You want to set yourself up for success. You are worth it!!!
Regarding jobs, I googled highest paying retail jobs and received lists of retail companies (that avg pay is higher). There are a few they recommend---Target, Costco, Walgreens and CVS pay well. I know that Walgreens and CVS are also open to hiring non-traditional employees. (In some states, companies will hire a 15 year old with a parent or gaurdian's signature.) Any medical company or hospital is a great option to try and get hired---if working full time---they also have great benefits. Right now is a great time to apply, because they need help for the holidays!
As you turn 16, I googled highest paying hourly jobs and read that Financial clerk (bank or insurance co), administrative assistant, dental assistant, construction, janitor, customer service, are also higher paying jobs. Again, if you are near a hospital or medical system, look that the jobs they are offering.
For emotional support, if you can, stay plugged into school. If that is not an option, reach out to someone at an admissions dept at technical school or community college. They too will talk you through support or going to school there....for dental assisting, and other medical jobs.
It may be hard, but you are worth it!!