How Can Teenagers Earn Some Money?

Entering the teen years means a radical shift in responsibility and a mounting desire for having finances of their own which could be spent on preferred clothing, popular music, and entertainment. It’s so nice to be able to pay your way when you meet your friends in town. What’s more, those who have their future firmly in mind will surely want to save a sum to cover studies or for purchasing a car. Having a more or less constant source of ready cash is very much in order. So, a comprehensive list of jobs open for teenagers would be of great interest for those who would welcome an extra buck for their needs.

Babysitting

Babysitting is sure to be in constant demand every place you may live in. Babysitting (or childcare providing) is when you are to look after other people’s children. Many couples need a babysitter when they walk out for a night or are at work. You can strike an agreement per hour or per day and you are usually paid in cash. Then, this can cover all possible hours, and you can pick and choose what is convenient for you. Just let people know that you are available, and get offers.

Regular nanny

If you like babysitting and have made a name for yourself among the neighboring parents, you can ask around for a position of a regular nanny. This is especially in demand when summer comes and children are away from school. Parents who try to save would prefer a teenage neighbor to a costly day center for regular care. This way you can be in for a good long-term job in summer.

Delivering newspapers

Although many people turn to the Internet for news, there are still those who are fond of turning newspaper pages, however outmoded it may be. They consequently want their reading matter brought to their front door. Delivery companies need people who will do that, on foot or on a bicycle. It is an early-morning job, but you get good money. Make sure you get in for the frequency that will suit you best – daily or maybe weekly periodicals?

Doing lawns

A more physically strenuous task, mowing lawns can make a great job if one likes to spend time outdoors and doesn’t mind exerting a little strength. So make a round of your neighbors and find out who is too busy to mow their lawns or doesn’t feel up to the task.

Doing yards

Actually, there are so many chores to do about the house besides taking care of the lawn, and in all seasons, too. In winter it can be shoveling snow, in fall – getting rid of the leaves, in spring – planting whatever the owner likes. You can shoulder the task yourself or help the owner, depending on the agreement. Make inquiries far and wide, and you’re set.

Doing golf courses

Are there any golf courses nearby? Then you have your job cut and dried for you. These things really can do with a lot of maintenance. Nature lovers are sure to find this task to their liking and can draw good money to boot.

Working as lifeguard

The task of a lifeguard is to watch over people who swim and be ready to come to the rescue should anything untoward happens. Excellent swimmers won’t have trouble finding a job in summer because pools are always in need of lifeguards. Yet the job requires some CPR training, and you are supposed to know everything about first aid – you must be ready to save people’s lives at any given moment, and do it professionally!

Caring for pets

Besides an older teenager who is on the lookout for temporary flexible sources of income, this job could be taken by a younger teenager who is just starting. What they have to do is generally call on the owner of the pet’s apartment three or four times every day to clean after the animal and feed it until the owner comes back. Also, they can volunteer to water plants, bring in the mail and do other chores about the house. When people are on the verge of going away for a time, there may crop up quite a few tasks which need to be done during their absence.

Walking dogs

Those who keep dogs know that they need exercise any day, in any weather, it’s a permanent necessity that is not always convenient for their owners. But for a teenager, it would be literally a walkover. But before you sign up for the task, see if you feel comfortable with the dog and are able to control it. If you are good at it, the owners could hire you to care for the pet when they go away.

Serving snacks and fast food

Depending on the earliest age teenagers can work in your state, a job in a fast food eatery can be a good starter. Such places don’t mind hiring people with no experience, so if you like to move fast and quite happy to see crowds of people, this is the one for you. But keep in mind that these restaurants will expect you to bear well under pressure.

Going to retail

One more place where you can draw a decent salary is retail companies. They are often looking for extra workers (in summer especially) and some of them may hire children from 14 upwards. Then, they often offer employee discounts, so you will be able to buy things at prices you never see at stores. It makes such companies a very beneficial place to work at!

Helping in grocery stores

Groceries are stores where teenagers are often welcome to work as baggers or cashiers. They can take on schoolchildren who want to earn after school or during weekends. If you find this kind of job congenial, you can get quite a lot of work from local groceries.

Filling online orders

Now not all teenagers are outgoing and feel happy among people. Some of them would appreciate ways of earning money that don’t make them stay away from home for hours. They can look for online tasks, of which there are plenty. But first, it is better to consult your parents about it – they will help you to go over the pros and cons of this kind of work and avoid scams. Your work agreements should also be supervised by someone who is in the know.

Washing cars

A car wash is a place where work is going on in all hours, so teens can get flexible hours there. This is the best part of the job, you can work whenever you choose to, but there are also other sides to the proposition: you ought to be careful so you don’t scratch somebody’s expensive car!

Driving

This is good for older teenagers who are in possession of a vehicle of their own – there’s nothing to stop them from earning with the help of their car, driving on errands or driving neighbors who don’t drive for a reason. They may be elderly people who want to go and see their doctor or need to buy something heavy and cumbersome. Teens get experience driving while doing useful work and earning money.

Operating rides

What work could be more amusing than one in an amusement park? All around are happy and smiling people, the environment is full of entertainment, and you can get very exciting perks at the job! Go to your local amusement park and see if they need a ride operator. But you will have to be very much safety-oriented at this job.

Helping at camp

A camp is a place where you can spend quality time with other teens who are energetic, active and love to be outdoors. Those who love caring for babies and young children may find that a camp counselor is the very job for them to earn money and make lots of new friends.

Doing houses

You don’t need any special skills for cleaning people’s homes. Your neighbors who have tight work schedules would be only too happy if somebody looked after their houses, and elderly people need help too. If you set about it in earnest and earn a reputation as an awesome cleaner, you could be getting quite a lot of money.

Joining the family business

Your parents run their own business? Well, then you know what to do! A secretarial job would be nothing burdensome for a teenager who can file documents, answer phone calls and be generally helpful about the office. Your parents will give you hours that are convenient and compatible with your school, moreover, it will help you understand your parents better and strengthen the family bonds.

As you are considering your would-be job, mind that you must enjoy it and feel happy as you are pursuing your chosen path. If you get bored with it, maybe what you have to do is run through this list again trying to figure out what you will do with pleasure.