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I'm a hard-working high-school 16 y/o junior with a 4.6, perfect attendance, active at school, and hoping to still get a summer job somewhere in southern California. Probably won't be a able to work much into the school year, studies and sports will take up a lot of my time. Is it worth still looking for a job? What place might hire me at this point? I really would like a job, but I have begun to resign myself to the possiblity that I probably won't get one. Suggestions, etc. very welcome.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I would suggest a part time job. That should be easy with your talent and experience. You seem to be a highly motivated person. But please don't ignore the value of a good education.

There are now online courses, which will enable you to get a degree in 2 years while you work. An education is a long-term investment. It will put you in good jobs. It will also give you a lot of self-respect. Money is not everything. There are learning years and earning years. It is generally not a good idea to prioritize work before education. It is like putting the cart before the horse.

Peace and blessings!

Anonymous · Answer

Think...when you're in CA, minimum is 8. 8 is more than anyone gets paid where I used to work in Kansas. They(all Cali employers) have a reluctance to hire teenagers because they are not as experienced, so their work is worth less, and so why pay them 8 when they could pay an illegal .5 or an 'affirmative action' black gay or disabled for the same price.

Dgirl97 · Answer

I started doing typing jobs in offices, schools.  I was also a papergirl at your age.  I had the premo "downtown" route and made good tips.  I learned fast, to never go inside anyone's home for collection.  Always, wait at their door.  I got to enjoy walking and took a cart along on Sunday's (heavier paper).

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