job ideas for young teens (merged)

*zippy*

I am trying to encourage my 14 year old DD to get a little weekend job.

Currently she happily relies on her pocket money, she has no idea what she wants to do when she leaves school, never helps around the house and I have had the reply "I'm not your slave" when I have asked her to do even the smallest thing. I was talking to girl she knows the same age working in a local hairdresser, she had been working for a few months, was enjoying earning her own money and had her future all planned out. I know this child has had a difficult time at home and I really admired her. It made me realise I am making it far too easy for DD.

Am I doing the right thing in pushing her into finding something?

Who takes on 14 year olds? She will be 15 just after Christmas. only thing I can think of is paper rounds, cafes or hairdressers. She doesn't like animals so dog walking is out. She is very girly into clothes, hair and make-up etc.

Any ideas please?

tazzababe

Children may not work:

without an employment permit issued by the education department of the local council
in any industrial setting eg factory, industrial site etc
during school hours
before 7.00 am or after 7.00 pm
for more than one hour before school
for more than four hours without taking a break of at least one hour
in any occupations prohibited by local by-laws or other legislation eg pubs, betting shops
in any work that may be harmful to their health, well-being or education
without having a two week break from any work during the school holidays in each calendar year


Term time
During term time children may work a maximum of 12 hours per week, of which:

a maximum of two hours on school days and Sundays
a maximum of five hours on Saturdays for 13 to 14 year olds, or eight hours for 15 to 16 year olds

School holidays
During school holidays 13 to 14 year olds may work a maximum of 25 hours per week, of which:

a maximum of five hours on weekdays and Saturdays
a maximum of two hours on Sunday
During school holidays 15 to 16 year olds may work a maximum of 35 hours per week, of which:

a maximum of eight hours on weekdays and Saturdays
a maximum of two hours on Sunday
(Direct.gov website)

Thought this may help with hours and stuff, as for where to work- what about a paper-round, not so much in the morning, but delivering local paper to streets where you live.

janeawej

if you ring your local authority education dept and ask to speak to the child employment officer they should be able to help you failing that ask for the Education welfare officer for the childs school, the child must find the job first then apply for the licence specificaly for that job, not get the licence first you will need to supply passport type photos for the licence, this is to protect children ensure that they are insured for the job they are doing and are not exploited, a local child worked in a chip shop with no licence (he would not have been given a licence for this anyway) a gas cylinder exploded and he got horrific burns but due to no licence was not insured his parents had to sue the owners to get compensation and it took years, so please follow these rules for your childs safety

emilyt

Hi there Zippy,
I have 2 DD. 19 and 17.
When they were at school up to sixth form i didn't expect them to work The reason being was that they were in school and had such a lot of homework.
They always got pocket money. The way we worked it was that they got £1.50 each every week no matter what. The more they helped out in the house the more pocket money they were given. Usually up to about £5.00.
They both stayed on at school and once in 6th form i did encourage them to work.
DD1 got herself a job as soon as her G.C.S.E'S were finished.
DD2 has just gone into 6th form. She has got herself a job and works about 12 hours a week. This works out well as she have some afternoons in the week free so she can do her homework then.
When she got her first paypacket she gave me £10 towards her keep. I was really touched as i didn't ask her she just did it. My DD1 works full time now and gives me Money for her keep when she gets paid on a monthly basis.
I never liked the idea of them doing a paper round. Didn't like the thought of them being out early and when it was dark.Just my humble opinion.
The way we have done it has seemed to work out well for us. Hope this has helped you in some way. Good luck.

lynzpower

I worked in Tescos at 15, and also in one of those cheapie "under £10" shops that sold jeans/legging/ vest tops type places.

My sister worked on a market stall on saturdays at 15, it was a lingerie stall

Cafes always want tennagers to side the plate, dishwash, take money, clear talbes etc.

abbecer

I think it can be a valuable lesson to earn your own money either in or out of the home. I did as my mum wasn't in a position to give pocket money. I worked quite a few hours a week but still got 10 GCSE's. MY DS's are only 4 and 1 but i already have their names down for paper rounds!! JOKING JOKING!! Seriously if they want something they earn it, only simple things like if you want sweeties after tea please take your plate and beaker into the kitchen etc. I see so many kids who are spoilt and they don't appreciate it and just want more.

Rebecca x

*zippy*

Hi Emily

No I don't fancy her doing a paper round either, I had one when I was her age, but I don't want her wandering the streets in the dark. I am concerned not to interfere with her school work, but to be honest I don't feel a Saturday job for a few hours will make any difference as she usually spends it wandering around the shops. :rolleyes:

I didn't realise licences etc were involved for 14 year olds so thanks for that.

maryjane01

I think working for your money from that age helps you learn the value of it. I have always had a job since I was 12 delivering the local paper once a week. Also, at that age she would be too young to get a credit card, so she will learn now about saving for something she wants, as there won't be any option to put something on credit.

*zippy*

My parents had their own business and worked long hours so I was expected to help out from an early age. By 15 I was doing the ironing and preparing every evening meal, helping out in the shop, good skills that set me up well. I don't know why I have been so soft on her. I won't even admit to some of the things I do because she is so lazy

I think realising how hard you have to work for a few pounds will also make here appreciate that if she wants to earn more than that she will have to knuckle down at school.

Thanks abbecer and lynzpower for the replies also. x

emilyt

*zippy* wrote:

Hi Emily

No I don't fancy her doing a paper round either, I had one when I was her age, but I don't want her wandering the streets in the dark. I am concerned not to interfere with her school work, but to be honest I don't feel a Saturday job for a few hours will make any difference as she usually spends it wandering around the shops. :rolleyes:

I didn't realise licences etc were involved for 14 year olds so thanks for that.

Hi there again Zippy,
Just been asking my DD's what type of job your daughter could do. Not many if any shops take on 14 year olds as far as we know. A couple of their friends worked at local restaurants waiting on. Apart from hairdressing jobs like her friend does i can't think of anything else. I agree with other people that it is good for teenagers to earn their own money and learn the value of it. I had to work from the age of 14. Hope all works out ok.