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Brooklyn
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What part time jobs can I get at 15?
What part time jobs can a 15 year old get? I just turned 15 last month and have been trying to find a part time job to earn extra cash before school starts back up, I tried McDonald’s but none of them in my area are currently hiring. I don’t know where else to look because most restaurants in my area require you to be 16 years old.
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James Constantine Frangos
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Hello Brooklyn,
At the age of 15, there are several part-time jobs that you can apply for, depending on the specific laws and regulations in your area. Here are some common options:
Retail: Many retail stores hire teenagers as sales associates or cashiers. You may need to ask if they have any minimum age requirements and be prepared to provide proof of your age.
Fast Food: While some fast food restaurants may require a minimum age of 16, others may hire 15-year-olds for positions such as drive-thru crew members or runners. Call around to different locations in your area to inquire about their hiring policies.
Babysitting: If you enjoy working with children, consider offering babysitting services to families in your neighborhood. You can advertise your services through flyers, social media, or word of mouth. Be sure to check with your parents or guardians before accepting any offers, as they may need to provide references or complete background checks.
Landscaping or Lawn Care: If you live in an area with a lot of lawns and gardens, consider offering lawn mowing, raking leaves, or other landscaping services. You can advertise your services through flyers, social media, or by asking neighbors if they need help with their yards.
Pet Sitting: If you love animals, consider offering pet sitting services to families in your neighborhood. This could include walking dogs, feeding pets, or staying at a house while their owners are away. Be sure to check with your parents or guardians before accepting any offers and make sure you have a plan for emergencies.
Tutoring: If you excel in a particular subject, consider offering tutoring services to other students in your area. You can advertise your services through flyers, social media, or by asking teachers if they know of any students who might be interested.
Delivery Services: Some businesses offer delivery services for food, groceries, or other items and may hire teenagers as delivery drivers or runners. Check with local pizza places, grocery stores, or other businesses to see if they have any opportunities available.
House Cleaning: Some homeowners may hire teenagers for light house cleaning tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, and mopping floors. Be sure to check with your parents or guardians before accepting any offers and make sure you have the necessary supplies and equipment.
Farm Work: Depending on where you live, you may be able to find part-time work on local farms during harvest season or other busy times of the year. This could involve tasks such as picking fruits and vegetables, planting seeds, or caring for livestock.**
It’s important to remember that each job may have its own unique requirements and restrictions based on local laws and regulations regarding employment of minors.
Authoritative References Used:
U.S Department of Labor: YouthRules! - Minimum Wage Laws by State (https://www.[minwage].dol>.gov/whd/state/youthsummary_map_minwage_14and15yrsold.)
Federal Minimum Wage - U.S Department of Labor (https://www.[dol].gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/71f02-fs>)
Child Labor Laws - UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research & Education (https://laborcenter.[berkeley].edu/childlaborlaws/>)
God Bless You,
JC.
At the age of 15, there are several part-time jobs that you can apply for, depending on the specific laws and regulations in your area. Here are some common options:
Retail: Many retail stores hire teenagers as sales associates or cashiers. You may need to ask if they have any minimum age requirements and be prepared to provide proof of your age.
Fast Food: While some fast food restaurants may require a minimum age of 16, others may hire 15-year-olds for positions such as drive-thru crew members or runners. Call around to different locations in your area to inquire about their hiring policies.
Babysitting: If you enjoy working with children, consider offering babysitting services to families in your neighborhood. You can advertise your services through flyers, social media, or word of mouth. Be sure to check with your parents or guardians before accepting any offers, as they may need to provide references or complete background checks.
Landscaping or Lawn Care: If you live in an area with a lot of lawns and gardens, consider offering lawn mowing, raking leaves, or other landscaping services. You can advertise your services through flyers, social media, or by asking neighbors if they need help with their yards.
Pet Sitting: If you love animals, consider offering pet sitting services to families in your neighborhood. This could include walking dogs, feeding pets, or staying at a house while their owners are away. Be sure to check with your parents or guardians before accepting any offers and make sure you have a plan for emergencies.
Tutoring: If you excel in a particular subject, consider offering tutoring services to other students in your area. You can advertise your services through flyers, social media, or by asking teachers if they know of any students who might be interested.
Delivery Services: Some businesses offer delivery services for food, groceries, or other items and may hire teenagers as delivery drivers or runners. Check with local pizza places, grocery stores, or other businesses to see if they have any opportunities available.
House Cleaning: Some homeowners may hire teenagers for light house cleaning tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, and mopping floors. Be sure to check with your parents or guardians before accepting any offers and make sure you have the necessary supplies and equipment.
Farm Work: Depending on where you live, you may be able to find part-time work on local farms during harvest season or other busy times of the year. This could involve tasks such as picking fruits and vegetables, planting seeds, or caring for livestock.**
It’s important to remember that each job may have its own unique requirements and restrictions based on local laws and regulations regarding employment of minors.
Authoritative References Used:
U.S Department of Labor: YouthRules! - Minimum Wage Laws by State (https://www.[minwage].dol>.gov/whd/state/youthsummary_map_minwage_14and15yrsold.)
Federal Minimum Wage - U.S Department of Labor (https://www.[dol].gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/71f02-fs>)
Child Labor Laws - UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research & Education (https://laborcenter.[berkeley].edu/childlaborlaws/>)
God Bless You,
JC.
Bree Williams
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Bree’s Answer
How about considering the idea of launching your own little venture? Given your drive to work, you could potentially be a successful business owner. Explore ways to earn money that are enjoyable and stress-free!
Look online for self starting business
Choose something the market needs right now
Dog sitting, dog walking, selling candy
Choose something that everyone you know needs
Don’t be afraid to take a step of faith
Bree recommends the following next steps:
Rachel Ray, AA, BS, MS, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
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Orlando, Florida
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Rachel’s Answer
Chick-fil-A hires at 15, so do many lifeguarding positions and supermarkets like Publix hire as young as 14!
Time to do some research using Google, ChatGPT and your classmates and ask "where do you work?" for other unknown opportunities.
Mom & Pop stores, restaurants and retailers might be open to hire at 15 too!
Theme parks, fast food outside of McDonald's like Sonic or CookOut and some places offer apprenticeships to 15 year olds
Might start your own business at 15 years old, babysitting, mowing lawns or raking leaves might get you so easy cash without the hassle of a boss.
Time to do some research using Google, ChatGPT and your classmates and ask "where do you work?" for other unknown opportunities.
Rachel recommends the following next steps:
Thank you for taking the time to help.
Brooklyn