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Please help me find a better kind of job!
im thirteen & i really badly want a job. so, i can earn money & help out my mum. but, i want to be able to sell clothes? some thing like that. not walking the dog. doing the news letter runs. baby sitting. < stuff like that. i want a better job. any ideas?
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Hey,
Depending on where you live, you can likely get a job at 13. This meaning: there are laws in different states/countries that state when you could start at a resale job, etc. Start by figuring out what the laws are for your country/state, then find a job suited to what you want. I think you could probably work at a clothing store when you are 13 with your parents consent.
I started working when I was 13, but I had to have a written letter saying my parents consented (agreed) that I could work. As long as I had that, I was able to get a job at my desired workplace. I'm sure you could too; there's no harm in asking. I think its nice you want to help your mom out :) Inbox me if you need help finding any info <3
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Hi, I'm old enough to be your grandfather; hopefully the wisdom that comes with age and life experiences will be helpful.
I understand why you want a proper job. Unfortunately for at least the next 3 years you won't be able to get one and then only if your school will give you working papers.
You are probably not aware of this but there are laws, both Federal and in each State, that govern at what age a child may hold a proper job, what type of work the can do, the hours they can work each day & how many school nights each week.There are many, many more rules depending on what each state legislature has put into there laws.
These laws were written in the early part of the last century. They were written to protect children from being exploited and forced to work in sweat shops for what was pennies a day.
Because of these laws instead of being forced to go out and work, you now have the opportunity to get a good education. Part of that education is having a way of earning money for whatever variety of reasons you may have. The laws strictly control the how, when and where you can do so. This is done so that school is always the first priority.
I know this is not the answer you want. I'm hoping by explaining why no one will give you a proper job it will be less frustrating for you. I know you feel you have a good reason for wanting a proper job. I'm proud of you for wanting to help your mom out and I'm sure she is too. I'm just as sure she wants you to stay in school and take advantage of the educational opportunities available to you.
When the time comes that you are old enough to have a part-time job, the better your education the better job you will be able to find. Better job means more money. Employers pay for knowledge and skills. I can teach anyone to say;"do you want to super size that order"? What I can't do and don't have time to do is teach someone to do the research I need for which at times may be technical in nature. A good student with a good educational foundation in math and science and good writing skills is someone I can use and someone I will pay good money to assist me in the work I do.
Understandably the type of help I need is different than most part-time jobs. The fact is though not all part-time work is in fast food. Some of the jobs require better skills, skills that you developed by paying attention in school. People pay for skills as they are harder to find and teaching then takes time they don't have to waste teaching.
Sorry, did not mean to lecture, that is the grandfather in me. I just need want to make sure you understand why the restrictions are there and that you do not become frustrated with the system.
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Hi, I really understand how you feel, as I was like that at about the same age. I felt like I wanted a proper job! Sad thing is no one can legally hire you when you are 13.
It is definately a good idea to take a job that us typically given to a person around your age, and work hard at it, becauseas well as an income it will give you a very important reference for when you apply for a real job.
What I mean by this is, when you apply for a job you would like later, like in a clothes store, the boss will ring whoever you have worked for at this age and ask things like: were they honest? Polite? Thoughtful? Hardworking? Did they turn up to work on time evey day? Did theywork cheerfully?
If you do well you will get a good reference and they will be more likely to employ you.
Even if the job isn't grest, the most important thing now and for later is a positive, hardworking, honest and friendly attitude!
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