<p>Mods: I don't know if this is the right section for this, so feel free to move it if the section is wrong.</p>
<p>Anyway. What jobs could a 17 year old do that aren't stereotypical of a teenager (you know, jobs at a fast food place or mass merchandiser)? I tried applying to be a barista, but applicants had to be 18 for all the places that I applied. I'm also looking for some good experiences, so besides, say, a bookstore or library, where could I apply for a job?</p>
<p>edit: just saw the "careers, employment..." section, but that appears to be geared towards undergrads</p>
<p>just worry about getting a job that pays well and fits with your schedule. i would recommend getting a job where you have to interact with people. lastly, most kids applying to colleges don’t even have jobs.</p>
<p>If I were looking for a job, I’d try to find work somewhere locally owned, like a gift shop or non-chain restaurant. My friend (a dancer) works at a small store that sells dance equipment and clothing downtown (“downtown” being relative, as our city is quite small). She seems to have more flexible hours and slightly higher wages than would be typical at a franchise-type place, plus she has a friendly relationship with her boss and knows several of her fellow employees from school.</p>
<p>A penpal works at the gift shop at Carnegie Hall…but hardly anyone gets * that * lucky.</p>
<p>research. Intern at a company. Make you own lil business!!! ah i know thats kinda impossible. Play with stocks if you got some money right now. Be creative.</p>
<p>Referring/umpiring. If you like sports, get state certified. You can make in a hour what it would take three hours working in a fast food place to make. Check with city recreatioanl leagues and travel sports.</p>
<p>“Intern at a company. Make you own lil business!!! ah i know thats kinda impossible”</p>
<p>No, it’s not; Find something you love to do that you can get paid for…Spread the word…My d did it and loves her business…(and when you are doing what you enjoy, the $$$ is an added bonus, especially when you’re in high school)</p>
<p>Interning at a company is a great idea. I work in the accounting office of a tremendous cell phone wholesaler in the northeast, and I paid $14/hr which is practically pennies for the company. I’ve learned A LOT about running a company through the training they give me. So yea, intern at a company if you can.</p>
<p>i second the idea of looking for small, non-franchise/chain companies. i don’t think wages are vastly different from other stores & companies, but it is more flexible in terms of hours and dress code/uniform.<br>
make a list of the jobs you’d ideally like to have, even if they are a little bit “typical”-- some type of specialization as a camp counselor (arts and crafts, sports, swimming, music?), working at specific stores/restaurants you frequent, etc.</p>
<p>“Aww, does the rebellious teen want to be different? Too bad. You’d be lucky if you get a job at a fast food restaurant period.” - sirajojan</p>
<p>woah. calm down dude.</p>
<p>"why do you need to have a non-stereotypical job as a teenager?</p>
<p>no offense, but working at your library or B&N is good money…" - Anon<em>Person</em>1</p>
<p>yeah, that seems to be my best bet right now. a library around here offers $5.85 for reshelving books, not that high of a pay, but at least its at a relaxing environment.</p>
<p>Actually, as a high school student. I found the job through the guidance/career office in my school. I got lucky because most of my friends aren’t making much more than $8/hr and they usually end up working in fast food spots.</p>
<p>I have a dream job: I work at Peland and I get to play with animals all day long :)</p>
<p>And at 17, (which I also am) I wouldn’t be too picky. Especially if you have no experience. The only reason I was hired was because I have three years of experience and my highschool is 2 minutes from the place so I can get to work quickly.</p>
<p>I want to get a job over the summer too. I’ll probably end up at ColdStone or… yeah I have no idea but I do know that I don’t want to work at McDonalds or In-N-Out.</p>
<p>i’m considering getting my 1st job as a camp counselor at the local YMCA summer camp. the problem is, though, that i want a job that continues into the school year. any suggestions?</p>