I'm 14, almost 15. I REALLY want a job. 10 pts?

Question

Please provide actualy information.

I live in California, so please inform me accordingly :)

i'm extremely reliable, and a hard worker.

I look 16 or 17 years, idk if that helps at all.

help? I want an actually on-the-clock job. like a grocery store or something would be good, nothing like a paper route or mowing lawns or babysitting please.

thanks!

Answer 1

I doubt that you're old enough to work retail.  You seem to be eliminating jobs you do qualify to do. Why not check out the Calif. DIR Young Workers' Program.  The link is below.  Maybe they can help you with job placement.  Good luck.

Answer 2

get a work permit  a restaurant like Denny's or get a job in a  hotel as a maid  

Answer 3

it is legal to work at 14 in most jobs that are not considered hazardous

this would be all the same jobs those 16 to 18 can do, the difference is the hours you can work but......................

many employers just won't hire someone your age.

many have had bad experiences hiring 14 and 15 year old employees due to the employees lack of maturity, dedication, punctuality and work-ethic. you must prove you are different. start by getting great references such as teachers, coaches, clergy, those you have done casual labor for and volunteer organizations and friends parents.

then go out there and apply, the worse that can happen is you don't get hired.

to get information about work permit, jobs you can do, hours you can work etcetera go to:

http://www.youthrules.dol.gov

OR

http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/childLaborPam...

from labor day until June 1st the hours you can work are strictly regulated. the employers that are willing and able to deal with those restrictions are food service in particular fast-food and grocery stores. there are some retailers that hire 14 and 15 year old employees but they are very few while school is in session.