Brendon Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Any Jobs For Teenagers? I am a high school student and I have been looking around for jobs for quite a while now. I've tried Kroger, Meijer, Wal-Mart, Chick-Fil-A, and no-one's contacted me. I've tried calling them a few business days after filling out my application, and I have never been given a job. Anyone have any other places I could try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Holding spot for future sale to a Pedo Bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 What do you like to do / see yourself interested in in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 What do you like to do / see yourself interested in in the future? I have many interests. My first choice is probably a Corporate Lawyer (good money), but my second choices are probably something in media, marketing or business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I have many interests. My first choice is probably a Corporate Lawyer (good money), Advice from a wiser (older but not old) owl. Do what you enjoy. Having fun makes working hard a breeze and with that will come the money. My wife has her own law practice and while she works very hard, she works less than most corporate bums and makes more. Follow your heart. /old man talk off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Advice from a wiser (older but not old) owl. Do what you enjoy. Having fun makes working hard a breeze and with that will come the money. My wife has her own law practice and while she works very hard, she works less than most corporate bums and makes more. Follow your heart. /old man talk off. That's the way I was leaning towards. Owning my own law practice/firm, but I am not 100% sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 How old again? Which side of town? I turned wrenches from 14-22 during high school and college, and liked it. I always thought working at a shop was somehow a step above flipping burgers or bagging groceries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrmnhrm Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Unless you've got contacts in the business, you'll probably be stuck working "typical" teenage jobs... fast food, retail, that sort of stuff. So, with that in mind, and as others have said, what do you like doing? Personally, I spent four(?) summers as a lifeguard between high school and college, two working electronics retail (Best Buy/CompUSA), and one in an electronics repair depot. Try to find something that's at least sorta close, but don't stress if you can't find exactly what you want. It's just one summer, and school's more important anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 How old again? Which side of town? I turned wrenches from 14-22 during high school and college, and liked it. I always thought working at a shop was somehow a step above flipping burgers or bagging groceries. I'll be 16. I'm located in the New Albany area. Unless you've got contacts in the business, you'll probably be stuck working "typical" teenage jobs... fast food, retail, that sort of stuff. So, with that in mind, and as others have said, what do you like doing? Personally, I spent four(?) summers as a lifeguard between high school and college, two working electronics retail (Best Buy/CompUSA), and one in an electronics repair depot. Try to find something that's at least sorta close, but don't stress if you can't find exactly what you want. It's just one summer, and school's more important anyway. Most places I have tried are either not hiring, or you have to be an adult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 check donatos in gahanna or new albany if you can get a ride there or will have a car to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 check donatos in gahanna or new albany if you can get a ride there or will have a car to drive. I have a friend who works there so I will have to try that, and it's right by my house. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 yeah...its not a great job, but its $. lol. get in there and then drive when you turn 18 and you can pull another $10-20/hr no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 yeah...its not a great job, but its $. lol. get in there and then drive when you turn 18 and you can pull another $10-20/hr no problem. True, as long as I'm getting paid! That's all I am looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Advice from a wiser (older but not old) owl. Do what you enjoy. Having fun makes working hard a breeze and with that will come the money. My wife has her own law practice and while she works very hard, she works less than most corporate bums and makes more. Follow your heart. /old man talk off. This man speaks the truth. Do what you can see yourself doing 10-12 hours a day 6-7 days a week if you have to, without putting a gun to your head. When you are new and trying to make a name for yourself, it's hard when you literally hate being there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 This man speaks the truth. Do what you can see yourself doing 10-12 hours a day 6-7 days a week if you have to, without putting a gun to your head. When you are new and trying to make a name for yourself, it's hard when you literally hate being there. You made some good points! I want to enjoy going to work (if that's possible, lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Is there a Dairy Queen near you? My first job was at DQ and I ended up working there for 6 years. For a fast food job, it wasn't bad at all. Perfect high school/college job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Abercrombie has a corporate office up there that had a fake store they hire people to fold cloths in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I worked at a movie theater all through high school. It wasn't bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Is there a Dairy Queen near you? My first job was at DQ and I ended up working there for 6 years. For a fast food job, it wasn't bad at all. Perfect high school/college job There's a DQ in Gahanna, that's about 5-10 minutes away. Abercrombie has a corporate office up there that had a fake store they hire people to fold cloths in.. I have a few friends that work there too. One dude said he would try to hook me up with a job there. I worked at a movie theater all through high school. It wasn't bad The closet one to me is Stoneridge and Easton. I'll try Stoneridge probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 There is a state job planting tulips. $16/hr to start, hard work, but worth it. PM for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Take it from me: find your career early and stick with it. Drop out of school if you can so you can fully dedicate yourself to the job. That's the best way to get it done. Hell, by the time you're 30, you could be up to $10/hr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 There is a state job planting tulips. $16/hr to start, hard work, but worth it. PM for more info. No way! :bs: I'm not into horticulture or anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Take it from me: find your career early and stick with it. Drop out of school if you can so you can fully dedicate yourself to the job. That's the best way to get it done. Hell, by the time you're 30, you could be up to $10/hr. It would take a while to even get up to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 It's worth it. Trust me. Trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 No way! :bs: I'm not into horticulture or anything like that. :gay: Ehh it's easy work...dirty but easy. Good spring/ summer work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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