My name is Nathan. I'm 14. I live in the woods and have no way to make money to save up for a car. I only have 1 neighbor. Anyone have any ideas?
By Nathan
Since you live in the woods, could you make something creative, crafty, or practical out of wood? You could then sell on Etsy, or Ebay or advertise and sell your products somehow. Can you tutor a student or do some childcare after school? How about doing some typing projects for others on your computer? Good luck. I applaud you for having a good goal to work for.
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I turned 14 in April. Do I have to be 14 and a half to start working at certain jobs?
By tashea alexander from Charlotte, NC
In our city you could start working at 14 but you have to obtain a work permit from the Board of Education. There are only a few jobs that are permitted and the hours are restricted also. I would find out your child labor laws in your area first. Then second you need to figure out how you would get to work.
I'm a 14 year old boy who is really good with technology. Any suggestions on how I can make some money?
By Nate W.
Well, most 14 year old boys make money by cutting lawns in the summer or shoveling snow in the winter, delivering papers, helping with yardwork, or something like that. However, if you would also like to add some technology work to that, you might put up posters advertizing yourself as "grandson for hire" - which you will offer to do assorted chores, yardwork, lifting and moving things, and also things like setting up email, helping learn how to operate a smartphone, setting up a new TV and connecting to satellite or cable, and that sort of thing, if those are things that you can do.
People always talk about getting a "grandson" to do those sorts of things for them, and a nephew of mine invented the business name of "Hire a Son" and he and his friend are doing odd jobs and repair work and painting as summer jobs to raise money for college.
I'm fourteen and I love horses. I want to save up and buy a horse of my own, including registration in an equestrian center, tack, feed, and all that! How can I earn money in a fun and safe way? Thanks!
By Maddy
The first thing to consider is do you have a place that you can have a horse? If you don't, then you will also have to pay for a place to keep a horse. Then there is another thing to consider, most jobs aren't fun.
See if you can get on as an apprentice with a local rancher. If not, find a product you might be able to make that horse people would like. Are you an artist? If so, why not offer to make portraits of horses? Do you sew? How about riding blankets? Find something you love to do that others would love to buy and start from there.
I'm 14, and looking for a job. I have a lot of skill when it comes to PCs and am wondering if there is any way that I could use said skill to earn more money? I can assemble a computer, diagnose hardware related problems, and remove/repair/reinstall most software.
By 1337-H4CKZ0R
Firstly,
What can you provide? Think about teaching the older generation the basics. As a 14 year old myself I can say that the only way anybody will consider you to do anything more is to gain certification. I am currently taking the Cisco Certifications. After that, im hoping to get a Saturday job paying a large amount (100 GBP plus).
What are some places in Virginia that a 14 year old can find a job?
By Ali K
