13 yr old wants a job

Lokolo

Look at local football club if you have one, programme selling, ticketing etc. stuff like that.

Crazy_Larry

He is too young to have to worry about working, he should be concentrating entirely on his schooling, the only thing that matters in the long run.

GothicStirling

Crazy_Larry wrote: »

He is too young to have to worry about working, he should be concentrating entirely on his schooling, the only thing that matters in the long run.

You obviously having come from a low income family. All the lad wants is a bit of pocket money.

My niece has done work in pony stables and as a chambermaid in a hotel. Her grades actually improved after a period of 'rebellion.' She realised if she wanted the nice things in life, she needed to knuckle down.

My advice would be to ask around local cafe's if they require a dishwasher. I wouldn't try restaurants, I think kitchen portering in a large kitchen is a bit heavy for a 13 year old.

Decluttering

Can I ask why he would like a job? Is it for extra money or for some practical experience? When I was 15 I started volunteering in one of my local charity shops. It didn't pay me anything but it did give me a good all round view of the retail industry (the manager let me have a go at all the main jobs involved in running the shop) and it was more casual than a real job (I was still expected to be there on time but if I needed a day off it wasn't a problem). It could be something to consider if your son wants something to put on his CV and can't find anything that pays.

Another suggestion not mentioned above - theatre usher. My local theatres offer casual evening work to sell programmes, ice cream, etc and it seems to be fairly fun, although I think they look for people who are interested in the theatre to employ.

Good luck!

SamanthaA

And I want to give him an understanding of work and pay.

I am a single parent, who works 2 jobs over 6 days.
Typically, although he does get pocket money, it`s not enough.
His father, has him wkends & gives me maint, is not able to give him any pocket money - dad has his own finance problems!

In the future, I would hope/expect my son to be both financially responsible and clever enough to understand that money is not given FREE by the state and that it has to earned by someone - preferable him, enabling him to do as he wishes!

SamanthaA

Lokolo wrote: »

Look at local football club if you have one, programme selling, ticketing etc. stuff like that.

Unfortunatly, there isn`t one & if there was he wouldn`t be able too.
I suspect that they would want him weekends, he goes to his dad`s; same for theatre, but thanks of those ideas....

DCFC79

SamanthaA wrote: »

Its given me something to think about!

I was thinkin the shelf stacking/ cleaning thing in shops, he`s a nice polite boy,(for everyone EXCEPT me & his nan!) but don`t think anyone would let him operate a till just yet! I know B & Q will have 16yr old checkout staff, but 18 to go on shop floor.

I hadn`t considered the kitchen porter, but there is a large chinese in the area....

He only wants maybe 2 hours a day after school, so that possibly limits his options.

theres no harm in doing a letter for any shops and see what the response is, ie you want him something to do why not consider cubs(if theres 1 nearby) but it wont solve the money aspect,

what about a leisure centre (again not sure what he could do there)

what about dog walking or working in a gents barbers sweeping up the cut off hair, making tea/coffee

nice idea to get him an understanding of pay etc

Premier_2

Remember, just because the law allows 13 year old to do some types of work does not imply any of those opportunities exist.

Around here, no shop would take on an under 16 (perhaps 15 at a push).

For such a young person, paper rounds or leaflet deliveries are probably the best option - the freebies are usually a good option as they don't seem to care if they are delivered Thursday,Friday,Saturday or even sometimes Sunday (so no early mornings)

As for getting the job, either look out for one advertised and follow the route it states (e.g. freebie newspapers always seem to be looking for delivery boys, and advertise for them in their own paper) or if he wants a job with a local business not advertising I suggest he turns up in person, perhaps with you in tow to add some credence to the speculative application.

Savvy_Sue

Decluttering wrote: »

Another suggestion not mentioned above - theatre usher. My local theatres offer casual evening work to sell programmes, ice cream, etc and it seems to be fairly fun, although I think they look for people who are interested in the theatre to employ.

For cinemas, I believe it's 17 as a minimum, not sure if it's the same for theatres. It is, however, a fantastic job!

As well as the free paper, we have a local daily paper (I realise that's rare!) which DS1 used to deliver after school.

Network with your friends and relations and make sure that everyone you know knows he wants a job!

Lokolo

SamanthaA wrote: »

Unfortunatly, there isn`t one & if there was he wouldn`t be able too.
I suspect that they would want him weekends, he goes to his dad`s; same for theatre, but thanks of those ideas....

I think 90% of jobs for younguns would require some sort of weekend work. Both mine did.