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Q: Lately, our family has hit a financial problem. Today I was told something very shocking(sorry..but not going to say it). It hit me that, maybe, I need a job to atleast help my family and me a little bit. I know you guys get this question alot, but I seriously never thought I would need to find a job at such a young age. If you guys can answer a couple of questions it'll help me ALOT.

1) What jobs can I find at 15?? (Please be specific)
2) How much money SHOULD I get? Like,minimum wage? How much is that suppose to be? And what do I do if it isn't the minimum?
3) Do I even have a chance??

Thanks so much. I appreciate it. Really

after a brief look through google, i wasn't able to find the legal age to work in california. but i'm sure you could find it with a more in depth search.

You best bet? I'd say baby sitting. While the minium wage is around 5-6 bucks an hour, for baby sitting 7$ is low (i'm canadian by the way so my money might be a little off from yours, just bear with me).

there are many different ways to get baby sitting jobs. get your mom to call her friends, ask your own friends. If your moms okay with it then post signs on lamp posts. Also a sign with your phone number at a elementary school is a great way to get jobs. Also thing to keep in mind. if you do end up baby sitting, you need to be the best baby sitter to the kids so they will alway ask for you back.

your goal? A nice rich family with two or more kids (if you can handle it).

Good luck! You DO have a chance, you have no idea how many parents are looking for baby sitters these days.

Rating: 5

Aww thanks. I probably won't be looking for baby sitting jobs right now, but their is a possibility since I know a couple of parents who need help. Thanks again. =)

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I am a 14 year old girl in a big city. I live off other peoples drama so i end up giving alot of advice. Love vargas girls, knitting and many other things. Feel free to write me any time at kooka_burra@hotmail.com