Going out to a job interview, you find yourself asking many questions about the job. Like many other teenagers, the desire to make money is above all other priorities. But what jobs can give you the money you want while you’re a teen?
“90% of my students have a job of some sort that makes them happy,” web teacher Vicki Crisafulli said.
The type of job that most students overlook are cashier jobs. At QuikTrip they provide a $9 per hour pay, plus benefits to even part-time employees. But in order to qualify, you must pass a hundred question math test in one hour.
“They give the test to see if you can calculate sales tax in your head,” Crisafulli said.
Another job that most teens find boring is grocery bagging jobs like HyVee or Target. Teens think that those jobs pay very little and work you to death.
“There are many ways teenagers might avoid jobs like these. Perhaps they see a lot of their friends working there, and don’t want to be seen with them, or it could just be they don’t see the job as fun,” Crisafulli said.
If the amount of income is a problem, volunteer for seasonal jobs if you don’t mind the work. In the spring, water gardens and help tend to planting; In the summer, mow lawns, and plenty of them; In the fall, rake leaves, and in the winter, shovel some driveways.
“It’s as simple as just seeing what needs to be done around you and offering to help,” Crisafulli said.
Another job that’s overlooked is community service. Working in community service openings can pave a road for job opportunities later on; some may provide you with a little bonus cash on the side. It may not give you any kind of recommendation, but it can train your for a said skillset and allows for less pickiness for jobs.
“Another job type is catering; where you are not assigned certain hours,” Crisafulli said.
So don’t have a regular mindset and find a job boring, look for a job that suits you; if you still find it boring, try investigating into that job and don’t judge it by its cover. Or look for similar jobs that have similar pay. Your key word in this situation is RESEARCH.
Story by: Gabe Thursby
Photo by: Zach Boyle
