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Wahh...I need job ideas.
Bahh. I need a job.
Problem is, I'm only 15 @_@
and I can't for the life of me think of a job I can do...
I have anxiety problems when it comes to people, *especially* kids...so babysitting is out of the question. Pet sitting is too, we already have way too many animals in our house as it is.
Ehh...if I could get a regular like...fast food job I think I could get over my anxiety/phobia to do it..but yeah. I'm only 15.
My mom wants me to get a part time job to raise money for a trip to NY that I'm going on, something I've been planning for a long time and shes JUST NOW requiring me to get a job.
Any suggestions? Dx
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chick-fil-a hires at fifteen. i have a few friends who work there. the only other thing that i can think of doing is something like cleaning houses or mowing lawns (not fun!) so i think your choices are pretty limited. however, if you had the fast food job, i think there's a certain rule that if you're fifteen you can only do certain parts of the job. like, i think you would only be able to work the cash register at a fast food job. i live in texas though, so it may be different where you live. if all else fails, you could have a garage sale, or you could even do what a friend of mine did... he had to raise money to go on this trip, so he wrote to different family members and friends of his family to ask if they would offer up some dough. however, it was an educational trip, so i think it would work for you if your trip to ny was for school or something.
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You could mow lawns? Clean pools? Paint fences? Just offer your services. Hell! You could even offer to help people with grocery runs or running to the store for them. Cleaning rooms or something, too! :)
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Hi, I'm really glad I saw your question. I am 16 years old, and I also have trouble talking to people. Like you, I would like a job this summer, so I will tell you a few ideas I am considering.
Do you like gardening? If so, maybe you could mail flyers to your neighbors asking if they need someone to water their plants while they are away on vacation. This is a good idea because you will have a little social interaction with your clients, but you won't see them much while you are actually working.
You also said that you would like something to help you get over your anxiety. Maybe you and a few friends could plan parties for kids. This is a great way to make money, especially if you are creative and like doing this sort of thing. You could buy party favors, plan a theme, find entertainers, everything (but your clients would pay for it. Just make sure they approve the cost). This is a very fun way to make money.
I know you said you have anxiety with people, but maybe working one-on-one with someone is ok? For, me this doesn't cause a lot of anxiety. So one of the things I was considering is tutoring kids my age or younger with things they are struggling with. Or, if you have a hobby or special thing you know how to do, you could advertise private lessons.
I know this doesn't have anything to do with your question, but since you mentioned your anxiety with people, I would check out Social Anxiety Disorder, aka Social Phobia. I'm not trying to diagnose you, it's just something to look into. I will give you a brief summary. It is the extreme fear of being judged by others. Many people avoid social situations whenever possible or endure them with lots of anxiety. When in a social situation, symptoms include sweaty palms, rapid heart rate, and in some cases a panic attack. If you suspect you have it, talk to your parents or a school psychologist (it's hard, I know. I'm still working up the courage :) ). Or you could get a book on it. Treatments usually include cognitive therapy and/or medicine that helps to make you less nervous. Don't be ashamed if you have this problem. It is estimated that 1/10 people have it.
Good luck with everything, and if you ever want to talk, my Yahoo Messenger screen name is manateelover141. Or you could just send me a message on this site. :)
~Hannah :)
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