Jobs for 16 Year Olds: Work Options & Opportunities

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The discussion centers around the challenges faced by 16-year-olds seeking meaningful employment beyond typical entry-level jobs like grocery store cashiering or fast food. Participants express a desire for jobs that provide real experience and skills, such as programming or statistics, but note that most positions require applicants to be at least 18. Some share personal experiences of working in more engaging roles, like assisting a member of parliament or performing basic programming tasks, highlighting that connections can play a significant role in securing these opportunities. Suggestions include exploring volunteer work, internships, or even starting a small business, as these can offer valuable experience and skills. The conversation also touches on the importance of gaining work experience, even in less desirable jobs, as a means to build a resume and prepare for future opportunities. Overall, while options are limited for 16-year-olds, there are avenues for gaining meaningful work experience if one is proactive and resourceful.
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yomamma said:
Which high school is that?
Sunrise Mountain Highschool...What school are you going to and what is your general area of residence
 
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I live by hayden and indian bend, but I go to school in arcadia. (ingleside Middle School)
 
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moose said:
Bassically, I would be a tour guide or something like that. I want something else to try first though. To volunteer at some real company or something :/

Uhhhhhh I really don't think they'll let you be a tour guide at 16. And companies don't allow people to volunteer really. You have internships however...
 
  • #34
moose said:
Well see, there is this thing called money, which seems to be a pretty popular item among folks. It would probably be beneficial to obtain some of this "money" and use it for whatever it is used for.

I have plenty of money. All of it through online poker. Made $2500 alone in the past two weeks. Puts me well over 10k for the year, averaging about 6 or 7 hours a week of playing time. So money is not the issue. I'll just eventually have to get a job to get something on my resume. "Poker Player" does not look good on a resume I imagine.

My hope is that next summer I can get a job at the DAO (Dominion Astrophysical Observatory) here in Victoria. Now that is a job that would be worth my time. Even if it was just giving tours or something that would be great.
 
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A friend of mine started his own business in HS. He hired other teenagers to paint houses. He supervised, estimated the jobs, ordered paint, made the contacts, bought the ladders and brushes. Last I heard he owned several funeral homes and ran a business selling modular homes. His first car was a used Mercedes.
 
  • #36
Artman said:
A friend of mine ...
(blah blah blah)
...... His first car was a used Mercedes.
Hah, loser !
 
  • #37
Gokul43201 said:
Hah, loser !
:biggrin: I debated adding that word. Even used, it was worth more than my first 3 cars combined.
 
  • #38
Pengwuino said:
Uhhhhhh I really don't think they'll let you be a tour guide at 16. And companies don't allow people to volunteer really. You have internships however...

My sister was a tour guide there at 16. Some of my friends were too... They bassically run on vonlunteers since its right next to my school...
 

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