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Edgar
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What jobs hire at 15
I like working by my self because i get work done more quicky. I like eletronics #jobs
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Dave Sherrill
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At 15, you will find it hard to find many jobs that are going to pay well, or are much more that either retail or in the food industry.
This is mainly due to the time constraints put on the company by your state, and your previous experience.
This should not discourage you though, and any job can give you experience that you can then use to find something better. Or, work hard in the job that you get and move up in position to either something that you like to do, or something different that can give you even more experience.
Plus, I really believe that everyone should work in the food industry at least once to really get a feeling for how hard it can be, and have more empathy for those that are in it.
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Janice Wallace
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There are several places where you can seek employment at age 15. Golf courses are always looking for caddies and are willing to train you even if you don't know the first thing about golf. Not only will you earn an hourly wage but you will also earn tips and dependent on the golf course you caddy for, those tips can be pretty significant.
Another place you can seek employment at age 15 is grocery stores. They are always looking for "baggers" and people to coral the shopping carts in the parking lot and return them to the store. If you prove yourself, then they will likely promote you to something within the store when you turn 16!
Good luck!
Another place you can seek employment at age 15 is grocery stores. They are always looking for "baggers" and people to coral the shopping carts in the parking lot and return them to the store. If you prove yourself, then they will likely promote you to something within the store when you turn 16!
Good luck!
Paul Gullatte
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Every state is different as far as the legal age to work but generally speaking, the only businesses that hire as young as 15 are the fast food restaurants. That being said, even if you can't find something in electronics, you can still develop time management, customer service and communication skills that will be helpful later on in your career.
Syed Saleem Ahmed
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Teenagers can work in multiple industries, including retail and food service. Here are a few roles that make great jobs for 14- and 15-year-olds:
1. Barista
Average Salary: $10.59 per hour
Job Duties: Baristas are typically hired by coffee shops to prepare and serve beverages (such as coffee and tea), answer questions and help customers choose menu items, check customers out using a cash register or other point-of-sale technology and help keep work areas, equipment and customer areas clean and sanitized.
2. Busser
Average Salary: $9.19 per hour
Job Duties: Bussers work at restaurants and are tasked with clearing utensils and drinkware from tables, wiping down eating surfaces, refilling customers’ nonalcoholic beverages and helping carry food to tables.
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3. Caddy
Average Salary: $14.43 per hour
Job Duties: Caddies are typically employed by golf courses and country clubs to assist players by carrying golf bags, cleaning golf balls, raking sand bunkers, holding flags and consulting players on which club to use.
4. Camp counselor
Average Salary: $10.33 per hour
Job Duties: Camp counselors help lead games, hikes, sing-alongs and other camp activities, and learn the basic counselor duties to help prepare them for a senior counselor position once they are old enough (typically 16–18 years old).
5. Cashier
Average Salary: $9.64 per hour
Job Duties: Cashiers are typically employed by retail stores and fast food restaurants to receive cash, credit card or check payments, issue receipts and refunds, count money and keep the cash drawer balanced throughout their shifts.
6. Dishwasher
Average Salary: $10.39 per hour
Job Duties: Dishwashers work at restaurants and are tasked with cleaning dishes and cookware and placing clean dishes in the serving stations. They may also set tables and perform table bussing duties, depending on the restaurant.
7. Grocery bagger
Average Salary: $9.38 per hour
Job Duties: Grocery baggers assist grocery store customers by quickly organizing purchased groceries into bags and helping carry bags to customers’ vehicles.
8. Host/hostess
Average Salary: $10.34 per hour
Job Duties: Restaurant hostesses and hosts are responsible for greeting patrons, leading them to open tables, presenting menus and informing them of specials. They’re also responsible for making sure restaurant sections are balanced to prevent overloading servers.
9. Ice cream scooper
Average Salary: $9.64 per hour
Job Duties: Ice cream scoopers greet ice cream shop customers, offer menu suggestions, answer customer questions, provide samples, scoop and serve ice cream products, collect customer payments and maintain ice cream inventory.
10. Lifeguard
Average Salary: $10.80 per hour
Job Duties: Lifeguards are employed by public and private pools, and are responsible for surveying visitors, making sure everyone adheres to safety rules and, in the event of an emergency, providing immediate care (such as CPR) until medical services arrive.
11. Theater usher
Average Salary: $9.78 per hour
Job Duties: Ushers are responsible for walking theaters before, during and after shows to ensure customers are following theater rules, cleaning auditoriums and lobbies, and helping handle customer questions and concerns.
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How much are 14- and 15-year-olds allowed to work?
Depending on where you live, there may be laws and limitations in place for the type of work you can perform and the number of hours you can work per week. For example, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the following restrictions for 14 and 15-year-olds in the US:
You cannot work on any job considered hazardous, such as mining, logging, any job that requires working with explosives or power saws, ladder work, warehousing and other similar roles
You can work up to 3 hours per day on a school day and up to 8 hours on a non-school day
You can work up to 18 hours total in a school week and up to 10 hours in a non-school day
You can only work between the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (except from June 1 through Labor Day, when you can work from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
However, there are exceptions to the number of hours you are permitted to work under special circumstances, such as if you are participating in a state-sponsored work-study program.
Whether you’re seeking an opportunity where you can grow your customer service skills, learn more about a specific industry or work in a field where you already have interest and expertise, there are several job opportunities available for 14- and 15-year-olds. By gaining valuable work experience as a teenager, you can develop a skill set that prepares you for a successful future
1. Barista
Average Salary: $10.59 per hour
Job Duties: Baristas are typically hired by coffee shops to prepare and serve beverages (such as coffee and tea), answer questions and help customers choose menu items, check customers out using a cash register or other point-of-sale technology and help keep work areas, equipment and customer areas clean and sanitized.
2. Busser
Average Salary: $9.19 per hour
Job Duties: Bussers work at restaurants and are tasked with clearing utensils and drinkware from tables, wiping down eating surfaces, refilling customers’ nonalcoholic beverages and helping carry food to tables.
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3. Caddy
Average Salary: $14.43 per hour
Job Duties: Caddies are typically employed by golf courses and country clubs to assist players by carrying golf bags, cleaning golf balls, raking sand bunkers, holding flags and consulting players on which club to use.
4. Camp counselor
Average Salary: $10.33 per hour
Job Duties: Camp counselors help lead games, hikes, sing-alongs and other camp activities, and learn the basic counselor duties to help prepare them for a senior counselor position once they are old enough (typically 16–18 years old).
5. Cashier
Average Salary: $9.64 per hour
Job Duties: Cashiers are typically employed by retail stores and fast food restaurants to receive cash, credit card or check payments, issue receipts and refunds, count money and keep the cash drawer balanced throughout their shifts.
6. Dishwasher
Average Salary: $10.39 per hour
Job Duties: Dishwashers work at restaurants and are tasked with cleaning dishes and cookware and placing clean dishes in the serving stations. They may also set tables and perform table bussing duties, depending on the restaurant.
7. Grocery bagger
Average Salary: $9.38 per hour
Job Duties: Grocery baggers assist grocery store customers by quickly organizing purchased groceries into bags and helping carry bags to customers’ vehicles.
8. Host/hostess
Average Salary: $10.34 per hour
Job Duties: Restaurant hostesses and hosts are responsible for greeting patrons, leading them to open tables, presenting menus and informing them of specials. They’re also responsible for making sure restaurant sections are balanced to prevent overloading servers.
9. Ice cream scooper
Average Salary: $9.64 per hour
Job Duties: Ice cream scoopers greet ice cream shop customers, offer menu suggestions, answer customer questions, provide samples, scoop and serve ice cream products, collect customer payments and maintain ice cream inventory.
10. Lifeguard
Average Salary: $10.80 per hour
Job Duties: Lifeguards are employed by public and private pools, and are responsible for surveying visitors, making sure everyone adheres to safety rules and, in the event of an emergency, providing immediate care (such as CPR) until medical services arrive.
11. Theater usher
Average Salary: $9.78 per hour
Job Duties: Ushers are responsible for walking theaters before, during and after shows to ensure customers are following theater rules, cleaning auditoriums and lobbies, and helping handle customer questions and concerns.
Related: Writing a Resume With No Experience
How much are 14- and 15-year-olds allowed to work?
Depending on where you live, there may be laws and limitations in place for the type of work you can perform and the number of hours you can work per week. For example, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the following restrictions for 14 and 15-year-olds in the US:
You cannot work on any job considered hazardous, such as mining, logging, any job that requires working with explosives or power saws, ladder work, warehousing and other similar roles
You can work up to 3 hours per day on a school day and up to 8 hours on a non-school day
You can work up to 18 hours total in a school week and up to 10 hours in a non-school day
You can only work between the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (except from June 1 through Labor Day, when you can work from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
However, there are exceptions to the number of hours you are permitted to work under special circumstances, such as if you are participating in a state-sponsored work-study program.
Whether you’re seeking an opportunity where you can grow your customer service skills, learn more about a specific industry or work in a field where you already have interest and expertise, there are several job opportunities available for 14- and 15-year-olds. By gaining valuable work experience as a teenager, you can develop a skill set that prepares you for a successful future
Simeon Snow
Risk Assurance
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Houston, Texas
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Simeon’s Answer
I'd recommend summer camp working for a couple of reasons. First, it gives you a fun adventures to go on during the summer. Second, you will likely receive certifications for lifeguarding and/or ropes course work that you can use outside of the summer for part time work as your schedule shifts around. Third, you have a great opportunity to get to know the other workers well as you'll be spending most of your time with one another. If you're looking to be successful, any kind of networking will be helpful for you.