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how can i a 15 year old work at one of these jobs in 60609 in chicago,ill back of the yards
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Many places cannot hire people younger than 16 for multiple legal reasons. Because of this, it can be extremely difficult to find a "typical" or "every-day" job like your mom and/or dad has. If you are about to turn 16 in a month or less than you may still be able to apply to small grocery stores in your area as a cashier or stockperson. In that case, you should ask to speak with the manager before filing out an application to ensure he won't look at the age and say, "Oh, no, I can't hire this person because they are too young."
Next, open up your ideas for a few months until you do turn 16.
Many 15 year olds can babysit children if they show they have enough maturity and responsibility. You can do this by asking your mother or father to let their friends with children know that you're looking to do a little part-time babysitting. Keep your weekends free to babysit though--that's when most parents want to get out of the house for a few hours so you need to available.
Ask your neighbors if they'd give you a little cash for some yardwork. Mow lawns, rack leaves, plant gardens. Offer your available services to your surrounding community and neighborhood. Again, have your parents inform their friends of your desire to work.
Jobs are really hard to come by with this economy as it is. It can even be hard to get a job at McDonald's because of the amount of well-qualified adults seeking the same positions. Sometimes you have to do something you don't REALLY want to do long-term so that you can use it as a stepping stone in the future. Focus on the surrounding needs of your community and then take action.
Post colorful flyers every 2 weeks reminding people of your services you offer. Include your phone number, email address, name, and age. Be specific on what you are willing to do--example: "Willing to babysit children ages 5 - 10 for up to 6 hours between the hours of 12pm and 9pm. Fees are negotiable."
Be flexible with your rates right now until you build up some good reputation for doing excellent work. You can always inform someone, "I am going to have to up my prices next week and I wanted to let you know. It's going to be an extra $3 this time because I have some things I need to get for school and I'm trying to buy them myself," than it is to say, "I want $20 to sit with your kid for 3 hours."
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Will prepare bakery items for your party needs.
Will decorate your party room.
Will do personal grocery shopping for you.
Will babysit infants and/or children.
Will do yardwork (listed above).
Will create flyers.
Will clean houses.
Will pet-sit.
Will wash, walk, and care for pets.
Will paint--interior and/or exterior.
Will do small manual labor or chores around house: Call if interested.
Stick with it, whatever you figure out you can do, and people will ask you for your services in time. You'll find something but don't expect to get paid a lot of cash--the economy isn't doing well and you don't have any background information to make you look like a great candidate yet.
I wish you well on your job hunt!
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