<p>I'm just planning ahead for next year, but I'm trying to decide where I'd like to get a job (I did a summer program this year, so I'm alternating).
Any ideas aside from fast food would be great, a lot of job opportunities are available to me in my area.</p>
<p>I was thinking maybe working in an ice cream store(mmm) or something to do with local government, maybe working on a political campaign (I know, kinda different ways to spend a summer, right?) I would also like to be able to work during the following school year, or start later this year.</p>
<p>You could work at a Starbucks..apparently it is a great company to work for. Um, I'm an intern for a political campaign right now and I also have a job at a grocery store, but the internship isn't paid. It's fun, but if you're not outgoing and willing to go door-to-door or make phone calls to registered voters, forget it.</p>
<p>I'm going to get a job at my local library. Pretty good gig, good money...I just have to wait for all these college students to leave so I can get my job!</p>
<p>I was wondering the same... what are high paying jobs that high schoolers can get? I was a lifeguard last summer which paid a little over minimum wage, but was soooo boring. </p>
<p>Does anyone know if high schoolers can get jobs at Barnes and Noble, or do they only higher college students?</p>
<p>keddy: I'd say ask around your community to find jobs that pay well. I can't think of any examples of jobs that would usually pay more than minimum wage. It depends a lot on the employer. For example, I'm a cashier with basically the same duties at a drugstore and a college bookstore, but I get paid $7.15/hour (minimum wage) at the drugstore and $8/hour at the bookstore.</p>