Danapotter
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Teenager and Money
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xbeatofangelx
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Babysitting maybe?
Danapotter
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My mom said no to that. She said she trusts me, but thinks it is not for me.
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Babysitting maybe? |
My mom said no to that. She said she trusts me, but thinks it is not for me.
Dizzy
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I babysat from the age of 12 until I was 16. When I started, it was only like Friday or Saturday nights so I had so much free time. Then my employers started talkin' and I ended up taking care of one family's 3 kids 5 days a week after school, along with whoever called me first on weekends.
If you get a good group of kids (I had about 6-7 families using me at one point) it's easy, fun, and you get to hang out with a bunch of kids (something I loved to do, honestly. They were so freaking awesome! lol). Just as a side note: Getting a job under 16 in southern NY is hard because of the insanely strict child labor laws for people under 16. I lived in the Bronx and literally the ONLY job i could find was babysitting. Once I turned 16 I got a job in a resturant, which was SO much easier. Plus, I had refrences from the families I babysat for which made getting my first 'real' job that much easier.
If you get a good group of kids (I had about 6-7 families using me at one point) it's easy, fun, and you get to hang out with a bunch of kids (something I loved to do, honestly. They were so freaking awesome! lol). Just as a side note: Getting a job under 16 in southern NY is hard because of the insanely strict child labor laws for people under 16. I lived in the Bronx and literally the ONLY job i could find was babysitting. Once I turned 16 I got a job in a resturant, which was SO much easier. Plus, I had refrences from the families I babysat for which made getting my first 'real' job that much easier.
Danapotter
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Thanks
MACActress
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I would definitely talk to your mom more about babysitting.
I'm a teenager too, and while I can get a job, babysitting is a lot easier and more rewarding for me, being carless and the girl I babysit living right behind me. If your mom thinks its not for you than maybe ask to have a few trial runs as a mothers helper, so you'd be watching the kid while the mom was there and there wouldn't be any stress.
Good luck!
I'm a teenager too, and while I can get a job, babysitting is a lot easier and more rewarding for me, being carless and the girl I babysit living right behind me. If your mom thinks its not for you than maybe ask to have a few trial runs as a mothers helper, so you'd be watching the kid while the mom was there and there wouldn't be any stress.
Good luck!
Beauty Mark
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I would see if you can use your talents for bit jobs on Craig's List. If you can do graphic design stuff, computer stuff, etc., you can get paid under the table.
Danapotter
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Thanks everyone! These ideas are wonderful!
Danapotter
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Got a job!
YvetteJeannine
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My husband and I pay a 13 year old boy who lives a street up from us to help us with our yard work...
The perimeter around our property had tons of trees that were recently cut down, and now the weeds and saplings (and Poison Ivy) are having a party back there!! Eventually, I want to plant a perennial/annual garden around the whole perimeter, but it needs A LOT of work, first...This kid weedwacks, chops, clears brush, and does other various tasks hubby and I don't want to bother with on our day off together. My husband had to teach him a few things (how to run the weedwacker, how to work a little faster, etc.), but I must say he does a pretty good job, and he's pretty smart, too. He also helps me in my garden...He came over last week and helped clear out an area, and dig holes to plant. He's pretty knowledgable about plants and flowers, and I really enjoy working with him. We pay him $8.00/hr., and my husband said he'd increase that according to how well he works (plus, we buy him breakfast, take him down for ice cream, and last week my husband took him out in the boat-he was really excited about that!). It gives the kid some pocket money, and he is learning a great work ethic.
DANA; if you could find a someone in your area who needs help like me and my husband (or, even need their dogs walked or animals taken care of while they are at work/on vacation), it would really be ideal for you! Surely your Mom couldn't say no to that!!!! I think it's great a gal your age actually *wants* to work. Your Mom should be proud
| Originally Posted by Janice
I would totally pay for a consistent "helper" (would be simple gardening related) if a kidlet came knocking on my door, good luck! |
My husband and I pay a 13 year old boy who lives a street up from us to help us with our yard work...
The perimeter around our property had tons of trees that were recently cut down, and now the weeds and saplings (and Poison Ivy) are having a party back there!! Eventually, I want to plant a perennial/annual garden around the whole perimeter, but it needs A LOT of work, first...This kid weedwacks, chops, clears brush, and does other various tasks hubby and I don't want to bother with on our day off together. My husband had to teach him a few things (how to run the weedwacker, how to work a little faster, etc.), but I must say he does a pretty good job, and he's pretty smart, too. He also helps me in my garden...He came over last week and helped clear out an area, and dig holes to plant. He's pretty knowledgable about plants and flowers, and I really enjoy working with him. We pay him $8.00/hr., and my husband said he'd increase that according to how well he works (plus, we buy him breakfast, take him down for ice cream, and last week my husband took him out in the boat-he was really excited about that!). It gives the kid some pocket money, and he is learning a great work ethic.
DANA; if you could find a someone in your area who needs help like me and my husband (or, even need their dogs walked or animals taken care of while they are at work/on vacation), it would really be ideal for you! Surely your Mom couldn't say no to that!!!! I think it's great a gal your age actually *wants* to work. Your Mom should be proud
Danapotter
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Thank you Janice and YvetteJeannine. I really appreciate that. I think I will go ask around! Thanks so much for the support and great ideas!
eighmii
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I dont know about up there.. but here (South Florida) at Publix or Winn Dixie (major grocery stores) you can get jobs at 14 or 15. They are very strict at sticking to child labor laws.. so you'll probabley only get to work 15 hours a week and no later than I think 9pm. and no more than 4 hours a day.. Well those are the labor laws here. But I mean it would probabley be easier to get a job in a grocery store than happening to find someone who needs a helper. Grocery stores are always hiring and its good work experience so when you turn 16 you can get a really good job, better than your friends will be able to get with no experience.
Danapotter
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More MAC, here I come!
Danapotter
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Change of plans! My mom is now looking around with me for babysitting courses. She said if she knows I have taken a class or two, she would let me babysit.
If you have any tips on babysitting, please post them!
If you have any tips on babysitting, please post them!
MACActress
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It helps if you bring lots of things for the kid to do, and if you bring movies check and see if they have a dvd/video player. Make sure everything is G-rated, PG depending on the movie/kid.
Check with the parents about their rules for the kid and what happens when other kids come over. They might have rules about games they can and can not play, etc.
Also, when playing a game, while it is important for kids to learn how to lose gracefully. Don't win too much. I learned this one the hard way.
I might be sort of a pushover babysitter, so I have trouble with this one, but be firm in what you say. Don't believe the, "but mommy lets me do this" unless mom has told you it's OK.
If you end up with dirty dishes, do the dishes as much as possible. You may not be able to load them in the dishwasher or anything but make sure to at least rinse off if not clean them with soap and water. I got chewed out by a parent for this one when I raised my rates. I raised them to $10 from $5, but offered her $9, but this was because I was a good deal older than when I first started babysitting for them and I was getting this amount from other families and it was becoming the norm rate for babysitting. And her kids were nightmares. When she got home she started going crazy because I hadn't washed the dishes, and because I raised my rates she expected me to do more in terms of cleaning and everything. She gave me this huge lecture, and then told me to go wash the dishes. I did, just because I wanted to get our of there, and there weren't just the dishes from my visit, but it seemed like the past two days. I rinse them, load them, and she starts going crazy because shes running late. Their house was a mess too, it was completely unsanitary.
Anyways, just make sure your rates are clear, get the numbers from the parents, stuff like that. Just remember that you are not obligated to continue babysitting for anybody. If you're not comfortable in a house then just refuse to babysit the next time around. Also, since you're taking a class, youll be quite a hot commodity.
Good luck!
Check with the parents about their rules for the kid and what happens when other kids come over. They might have rules about games they can and can not play, etc.
Also, when playing a game, while it is important for kids to learn how to lose gracefully. Don't win too much. I learned this one the hard way.
I might be sort of a pushover babysitter, so I have trouble with this one, but be firm in what you say. Don't believe the, "but mommy lets me do this" unless mom has told you it's OK.
If you end up with dirty dishes, do the dishes as much as possible. You may not be able to load them in the dishwasher or anything but make sure to at least rinse off if not clean them with soap and water. I got chewed out by a parent for this one when I raised my rates. I raised them to $10 from $5, but offered her $9, but this was because I was a good deal older than when I first started babysitting for them and I was getting this amount from other families and it was becoming the norm rate for babysitting. And her kids were nightmares. When she got home she started going crazy because I hadn't washed the dishes, and because I raised my rates she expected me to do more in terms of cleaning and everything. She gave me this huge lecture, and then told me to go wash the dishes. I did, just because I wanted to get our of there, and there weren't just the dishes from my visit, but it seemed like the past two days. I rinse them, load them, and she starts going crazy because shes running late. Their house was a mess too, it was completely unsanitary.
Anyways, just make sure your rates are clear, get the numbers from the parents, stuff like that. Just remember that you are not obligated to continue babysitting for anybody. If you're not comfortable in a house then just refuse to babysit the next time around. Also, since you're taking a class, youll be quite a hot commodity.
Good luck!
