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I am lookin for a job. What jobs do you think are good for a 16 year old?
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McDonalds — if for no other reason than you’ll learn some skills (i.e., on time; satisfying a supervisor; dealing with Colleagues; interacting with the public) — you get appreciation for money and how hard it is to earn — and, why you need an education that leads to a career! There’s a bundle of “foreigners” who want to eat your lunch. Breakfast and dinner too if you let them.
At 16, depending upon the local diktats, you’re choices may be limited, or you may have to seek government permission. I hustled odd jobs starting about when I was twelve. Went to a “real job” when I was sixteen; had to get “working papers” — what a farce. Started working full time as a sophomore in college.
Make a list of everyone you know. A real paper list. Name, address, phone number. Then, talk to each one about (1) what they did at your age; (2) any opportunities that they know; (3) ask their advice. Take detailed notes. Write a real USMAIL thank you note. (No joke; get in the habit early.)
See your first real job is figuring out how the whole “job” process. You’re the CEO, CFO, and janitor for “You Incorporated — the Me, myself, and I division”. Now how are you going to make your payroll? Think like an owner of your own services business. That’s what we all really are.
Let us know how you make out.
Reinke Faces Life 