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Jobs for 15 year old

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snowmosexual
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I want to get my first job this summer, but I'm fifteen so it limits me a lot. I can't work with food, but I'll do anything besides that. Any good ideas?
Apr 11 2014 9:43PM
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Blurst
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Golf course is your best bet.

Working backshop at a course is such a sick gig for a 15 year old, driving golf carts, washing clubs, chilling, doing random shit, getting free golf and getting tips from people.

I did it for three years from 13-16 and that shit was fucking awesome.
Apr 11 2014 9:45PM
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soulskier
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Bag drop was a really popular job when I was growing up, I never got around to it though
I did a lot of lawn care, roustabout, umping etc
Apr 11 2014 9:48PM
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Mr.Bishop
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Link.Golf course is your best bet.

Working backshop at a course is such a sick gig for a 15 year old, driving golf carts, washing clubs, chilling, doing random shit, getting free golf and getting tips from people.

I did it for three years from 13-16 and that shit was fucking awesome.


I worked on the golf course maintenance crew for a bit and fucking hated it. Doing sand trap day was the absolute worst.

Sweet though, because you get off at like 2pm.
Apr 11 2014 9:58PM
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Blurst
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Mr.BishopI worked on the golf course maintenance crew for a bit and fucking hated it. Doing sand trap day was the absolute worst.

Sweet though, because you get off at like 2pm.


Yah I was a bit yong for maintenance so fortunately I didnt have to be at the course at 5 A.M every morning. I was working more day shifts and into the evenings.
Apr 11 2014 10:01PM
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skier58284
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If you're a good skier, ski instructor. Some places will hire 15 year olds.
Apr 11 2014 10:14PM
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ALMIGHTYSOSA
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Link.Golf course is your best bet.

Working backshop at a course is such a sick gig for a 15 year old, driving golf carts, washing clubs, chilling, doing random shit, getting free golf and getting tips from people.

I did it for three years from 13-16 and that shit was fucking awesome.


This or caddying.
Apr 11 2014 10:19PM
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JAHpow
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Work for a radio station as a sound board guy. My friend does that and it's a really chill job.

I work for my local school district on their grounds department doing landscaping, mowing, maintenance, etc. I really enjoy it as I get paid pretty well, weekends and holidays off, and I'm off by 3 every day. You could contact your super independent to see if they could hire you to do something like that if that interests you.
Apr 11 2014 10:19PM
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charmander
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sell drugs!
Apr 11 2014 10:21PM
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theabortionator
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Link.Golf course is your best bet.

Working backshop at a course is such a sick gig for a 15 year old, driving golf carts, washing clubs, chilling, doing random shit, getting free golf and getting tips from people.

I did it for three years from 13-16 and that shit was fucking awesome.


For sure. I did cart washing and other stuff for a couple summers. Could have stayed working there and moved up stopped around maybe 15.



Yard work can be good. If anybody needs anything done. Mow some lawns. You can make bank mowing lawns. At least compared to the amount of work to how much money you can get at that age. Also doesn't require much skill.

In the winter you can work at your ski area and teach some lessons and all that.
Apr 11 2014 10:34PM
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sampsihoyos
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Learn about electronics and become an entrepreneur so you don't have to take shit from managers. Make a million doll hairs before 23. Just a suggestion. Or ask yourself what you're doing for decades. *shrug*
Apr 11 2014 11:21PM
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Z-Juice
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Mr.BishopI worked on the golf course maintenance crew for a bit and fucking hated it. Doing sand trap day was the absolute worst.

Sweet though, because you get off at like 2pm.


Why didn't you like it. I'm considering course maintenance this summer and heard it's pretty good.
Apr 11 2014 11:29PM
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Abu_Hajaar
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Sell your ass on the street corner.
Apr 11 2014 11:31PM
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_Run4Life_
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charmandersell drugs!


Someone has found the answer
Apr 11 2014 11:45PM
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FuckAllOfYou
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OP, just do what these fine humans say. My first job was a ski instructor at 15... I know that's winter but just my two cents. Can 15 year olds lifeguard? Probably not?
Apr 12 2014 12:47AM
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BertBoyd
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why cant you work at 15? I was 15 last summer and worked in a sandwhich shop legally.
Apr 12 2014 12:49AM
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gapersarefriends
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lifeguarding is a good one. i lifeguarded last summer and training sucked ass but it was really fun.


this summer i'm working at my neighbors race shop. probably going to sweep floors for the summer
Apr 12 2014 1:07AM
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WizardofWas
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Construction, I did that last year and i had a blast. It's awesome seeing a house go from foundation to finished.
Apr 12 2014 2:17AM
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-MK-
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I'm fifteen and I am hired to be a bike tour guide. Pays bank, and should be fun.

And be a lifeguard. They pay bank, or at least here. $17 an hour...
Apr 12 2014 2:22AM
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Bensun
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work for a catering company. look for hiring positions on Craigslist

worked for me and made decent moniezz
Apr 12 2014 2:24AM
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-WZ-
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sell drugs
Apr 12 2014 2:26AM
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ModMommy
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Golf course or a country club is probably going to be your best bet.
Apr 12 2014 2:30AM
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cool_name
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sampsihoyosLearn about electronics and become an entrepreneur so you don't have to take shit from managers. Make a million doll hairs before 23. Just a suggestion. Or ask yourself what you're doing for decades. *shrug*


Omg it's so simple why didn't anyone tell me this before!


In reality, my first Job was a box boy and it wasn't awful. Depending where live you could try and be an extra in movies, really easy work, just not steady
Apr 12 2014 3:56AM
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Mr.LemonPie
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Wants a job for summer

"You should be a ski instructor"

Only on NS...
Apr 12 2014 4:00AM
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Stadtski
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i worked in a shoe store when i was fifteen, just recieving all the inventory and putting it on the shelves and shit, great job, payed 9.00 an hour
Apr 12 2014 7:41AM
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Kajex
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Check out local dive bars, see if they are hiring for general help. A lot of the time they will let you work regardless of your age (probably under the table). My first job was as a cooks helper, which turned into full shifts of being the cook for the bar (I was 14/15 at the time)
Apr 12 2014 8:47AM
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*Nickdel*
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Link.Golf course is your best bet.

Working backshop at a course is such a sick gig for a 15 year old, driving golf carts, washing clubs, chilling, doing random shit, getting free golf and getting tips from people.

I did it for three years from 13-16 and that shit was fucking awesome.


This. I did this when i was 15 and it was awesome especially if the course if full of retired peopel
Apr 12 2014 9:47AM
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Jro.
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Honestly you should be a bus boy or a dishwasher. Its a great summer job
Apr 12 2014 10:26AM
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theabortionator
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Matt_DWants a job for summer

"You should be a ski instructor"

Only on NS...


I don't get it. What is this summer you and OP speak of?
Apr 12 2014 1:01PM
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NinetyFour
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Mr.BishopI worked on the golf course maintenance crew for a bit and fucking hated it. Doing sand trap day was the absolute worst.

Sweet though, because you get off at like 2pm.


Why do I just picture you getting into a sand trap and trying to build and shape a park jump out of it?
Apr 12 2014 1:08PM
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SFB
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cam girl
Apr 12 2014 1:16PM
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Scaredwhiteboy
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I've got a friend that runs a blow job service that I think you'd be great for. Want me to put you in contact?
Apr 12 2014 1:22PM
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FuckAllOfYou
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-MK-And be a lifeguard. They pay bank, or at least here. $17 an hour...


holy shit, classic AK
Apr 12 2014 1:51PM
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Easy-E
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this will sound like a troll, but get a job at mcdonalds if nothing else opens up. Its a disgusting, filthy, hell hole; but once you move onto a better job you will appreciate that new job more. Why get the best possible job right away? then you can only go down hill. hard work starts in the lowest of places
Apr 12 2014 1:51PM
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cool_name
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Portskierthis will sound like a troll, but get a job at mcdonalds if nothing else opens up. Its a disgusting, filthy, hell hole; but once you move onto a better job you will appreciate that new job more. Why get the best possible job right away? then you can only go down hill. hard work starts in the lowest of places


Honestly the stupidest idea ever, you don't need to work in some shitty fast food resturuant to learn how to work hard. You should get the best possible job now because unless you are total fuck up it will help you get a better one later. Also do recommend people buy ski boots that don't fit at all because they will appreciate the next pair even more?
Apr 12 2014 2:09PM
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.squirrely.
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i caddied when i was 14 and 15 it was a great job, hit up the nearest private course they most likely do caddies.
Apr 12 2014 2:31PM
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Daoust
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Working on a golf course is awesome but schedules are often really shitty (at least in my area). I used to work 12 on 2 off and no overtime for the 8 hours we put in on the weekend we didn't get off.

If worse comes to worse just go door to door trying to mow lawns for like $10. Income's tax-free and if someone wants you to mow their lawn once then there's a good chance they'll end up being your client for the summer.
Apr 12 2014 2:44PM
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nutz.
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-MK-I'm fifteen and I am hired to be a bike tour guide. Pays bank, and should be fun.

And be a lifeguard. They pay bank, or at least here. $17 an hour...


What the hell, where do you live? In California lifeguards are a dime a dozen and we get paid around $10 an hour...

Also OP, I worked in warehouses all summer when I was in high school, it's not super rewarding but the pay's decent, and sometimes you find some cool stuff.
Apr 12 2014 2:45PM
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-MK-
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nutz.What the hell, where do you live? In California lifeguards are a dime a dozen and we get paid around $10 an hour...

Also OP, I worked in warehouses all summer when I was in high school, it's not super rewarding but the pay's decent, and sometimes you find some cool stuff.


Alaska!
Apr 12 2014 3:02PM
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ged.bend
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if you're good at spelling, you could teach ns how to spell?
Apr 12 2014 3:50PM
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Wheaty214
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WhimpyConstruction, I did that last year and i had a blast. It's awesome seeing a house go from foundation to finished.


You had fun doing construction? You must not have done any kind of hard work because that shit is the worst. I've worked the last two summers building pools, 8-12 hour days are normal. It's great money but it is an absolutely terrible job.
If you get a job that pays decently, learn to save your money and put it away. Learn to budget, figure out what money you're going to spend and what you're going to save. The earlier you learn to handle money the better.
Apr 12 2014 5:34PM
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