So with the summer coming, I will have a lot more free time and I need to get a job. I am 16 and I am wondering what I can do. I have looked online and have not found many threads about 16 year olds and jobs. I know with the economy like it is right now it will not be easy to get a job. Do any of you have suggestions? Thanks so much, It is greatly appreciated.
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I do not need them if It is during the summer. The laws are more strict for 14 and 15 year olds then it is for 16 years old. I do not understand why.
The Restaurant thing is a good thought. I will look into that. Anymore ideas?
Your best bet is something where you can get tips. At your age it is really going to be the easiest way to make more than minimum wage.
Look at hotels and such where they set up big banquets. Had friends who did that and it was good money for the work. I worked at a golf course and the tip money was insane, usually over $200 per day.
Look at hotels and such where they set up big banquets. Had friends who did that and it was good money for the work. I worked at a golf course and the tip money was insane, usually over $200 per day.
This might be a stupid question, but how do I know if they have jobs openings? Do I just call the Golf Course?
So just walk into like the pro shop and ask them for a job application? Alright. Any other suggestions?
At least here in the UK, it's the same case; I think it's because you can leave school at 16 and you can get a job if you wish to do so, so understandably the laws are relaxed because you don't have to be at school.
- Start your own grass cutting business
- Go to a car dealership and ask if they need a porter, you must have a license though
That's all I got
Don't wait until you hear about an opening. Sell yourself and your skills, many places will hire someone without ever advertising or even acknowledging that they have an opening.
Restaurants, both fast-food and otherwise.
Automotive - wash cars at the dealership, run parts for a garage, things like that.
Sweep and haul trash at a warehouse or loading dock.
Some places won't hire minors to make deliveries, but some might. If you have a car, look into that - pizza, florists, etc.
Yardwork and landscaping. Look beyond mowing the lawns, here - many individuals and businesses hire gardeners to change planted color as the seasons pass.
It's admirable that you're willing to work at your age. Best of luck to you.
When I was 16 I started working at a small fun park running the go-karts, best job I ever had. The place was real laid back, and we basically managed ourselves. Pretty easy job, got tipped with cash and 12 packs quite often 
Worth checking out if you have any near by.
Worth checking out if you have any near by.
How about being the bagger at your local grocery store? That's what they do here ...
ChaCha would be cool, but you have to be 18+.
ChaCha would be cool, but you have to be 18+.
OMG I soooo wanna work for ChaCha! I would get to see the insanely stupid questions that people ask!
Country Club. Country Club. Country Club.
You'll make decent money (more than the 1.50 they pay waiters) and get tips to boot. Free golf was great for me when I was that age, but not sure if golf is your thing.
But, you'll make good contacts for later on in life if you can make a good impression. One of my buddies met a member when we were in high school at the country club we were working at. 6 years later, my friend had his engineering degree and got a job with that same member making 90K a year 1 day after he walked across the stage to accept his diploma, I wasn't so lucky.
You'll make decent money (more than the 1.50 they pay waiters) and get tips to boot. Free golf was great for me when I was that age, but not sure if golf is your thing.
But, you'll make good contacts for later on in life if you can make a good impression. One of my buddies met a member when we were in high school at the country club we were working at. 6 years later, my friend had his engineering degree and got a job with that same member making 90K a year 1 day after he walked across the stage to accept his diploma, I wasn't so lucky.
Well Thank you. You had some great suggestions Tomorrow. Thank you for the encouragement. It means a lot. Thank you!
When I was 16 I started working at a small fun park running the go-karts, best job I ever had. The place was real laid back, and we basically managed ourselves. Pretty easy job, got tipped with cash and 12 packs quite often
That sounds like a great Idea. Tuscaloosa does not have any Race tracks though . Thank you for the suggestion though!
I am thinking about going to ask them for a application soon. I would love that and the bonus part of the getting to know people. What did you do at the Country Club?
As long as you start working hard this month to find a job you'll get something figured out. Most high schoolers don't start looking until may. It also sounds like you realize that you're not "above" typical jobs for a 16 year-old. Yes, you might have difficult work and low pay, but that's the best way for you to learn the value of work ethic.
When I was 16, I worked at a non profit. I definitely recommend a job at a country club. good $.
This. I did this when I was 17. Proved myself well and now I am a chef in two restaurants.
When I was 16, I had an SaS job (Saturday and Sunday) working in a garage helping out. Not what I wanted to do, but it got me into the regime of working, doing something I don't particularly like and getting me some cash. Best bet is just go ask about and see if anywhere needs a hand and maybe someone will take you on.
It may not be legal but in the Uk you would be old enough for prostitution.
Failing that, kitchen work in any of the towns coffee shops or restaurants... even back bar work in bars such as Pot collector, you can even do that in nightclubs at 16 and over. well you can in the UK.
But as someone said earlier Country Clubs... and really network but don't be smarmy about it.
Failing that, kitchen work in any of the towns coffee shops or restaurants... even back bar work in bars such as Pot collector, you can even do that in nightclubs at 16 and over. well you can in the UK.
But as someone said earlier Country Clubs... and really network but don't be smarmy about it.