How can a young teen get a job (grocery bagging etc.)?

Question

just wondering if there is a way to get a job at 13 or 14 in the mid-west

Answer 1

well, youll just have to ask around,most store or restaurant owners may not be able to hire you because of state law and if they can there is a lot of restrictions, i believe it goes like 30 hours per week with school and work total and also you cant work past like 8 or 9 on school nights and past like 9 or 10 on non-school nights. also you can try other jobs, when i was 14 i had 3 paper routes,with a buddy not alone.he and i did that for like 3 years,it was good money but alot of work,early early mornings on weekends.try asking a school councelor or even a teacher to help you,they may have some ideas also.

Answer 2

Well, you can start a business at any age but that's not what you're talking about. The youngest I've heard about in my location (houston, TX) is 15 but in general it's 16.

Answer 3

Don't know what laws are where you are, but in NY working papers are available at 14 y.o.  If you can work try going into grocery stores & ask to speak to manager.  Maybe you can be stock boy.

Try mom & pop stores, they're more informal.

If you have good grades you can try tutoring; or babysitting,etc.

Answer 4

Ask around