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shank0668 · 06-11-2009, 09:18 PM

Any suggestions?

ZZcamaro · 06-11-2009, 09:39 PM

I worked at the local ice-rink as a "guard." Basically you made sure people didnt go too fast and screw up!

I also cut A LOT of grass in the summer. I actually made more money doing that!!

*The_Blur* · 06-11-2009, 09:42 PM

You can detail cars at a dealership. It's a start, and it helps you learn more about which products and techniques are best when you finally get to detail your own.

Jimmy · 06-11-2009, 09:51 PM

I had my son power wash the deck at that age. Several of our neighbors saw this and used him as well. My wife took him to work and had him do filing and shredding for minimum wage. He also put down bark mulch and mowing.

shank0668 · 06-11-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

You can detail cars at a dealership. It's a start, and it helps you learn more about which products and techniques are best when you finally get to detail your own.

There is a dodge dealer.......

iupui1299 · 06-11-2009, 10:29 PM

You can be a street dancer for a fireworks store.

shank0668 · 06-11-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by iupui1299

You can be a street dancer for a fireworks store.

LOL

*TAG UR IT* · 06-11-2009, 11:11 PM

Cut lawns. You will get regular customers. The neighbors will respect the kid that actually WORKS for his money. I had a list of people that I cut lawns for at that age. Shoot...I cut lawns from 12 to 16...and continued for a few people after that.

You will get on a schedule with the people.....every two weeks or so. Cut, weed eat, clean up, done. Charge depending on size of the lawn. There's no one to bug you. Just make the customer happy and take pride in the job. The neighbors will see it and might ask you how much for their lawn too. You do a good job and will get yourself more regulars. It's really good money. I had all sorts of cash to buy stuff.

After all, you can't go get a job and get on a payroll anywhere else...too young. Cutting lawns pays good money and it's flexible for the schedule.

shank0668 · 06-11-2009, 11:35 PM

I've been cutting our lawn with riding mower since I was six. The yards in my neighborhood would be a solid 5 hours if grass is to long. I would love to detail cars at Dodge dealer.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-11-2009, 11:43 PM

Mow lawns.

Another thing you can do (and I'm serious here) is watch people's houses when they go on vacation. I did that for my neighbor. Just look after the house, water some plants, pet/play with the cat, make sure the basement isn't flooded, and here's 50 bucks.

Other than that, it's really hard to get a formal job at 13...believe me, I tried. I was never able to get an actual job until 16.

shank0668 · 06-11-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Mow lawns.

Another thing you can do (and I'm serious here) is watch people's houses when they go on vacation. I did that for my neighbor. Just look after the house, water some plants, pet/play with the cat, make sure the basement isn't flooded, and here's 50 bucks.

Other than that, it's really hard to get a formal job at 13...believe me, I tried. I was never able to get an actual job until 16.

I could detail neighborhood cars. Getting to my house would be a problem. I can drive. I know how but legally I can not.

OUR72GTO · 06-11-2009, 11:47 PM

I started clearing tables at restaurants at 12, dishwasher at 13, room service at 14, banquets at 16 , cooking at 17, GRILL MAN @ 18 , ASST MANAGER AT 20.

Sales Manager Food Services for a national chain at 22 to 31. Owned 3 restaurants at age 40. Retired last year.

shank0668 · 06-11-2009, 11:57 PM

Might have to go through with washing and detailing cars.

duskydunvin · 06-12-2009, 12:28 AM

When I was in high school I answered a newspaper ad asking for a tutor for a 4th grader. Showed up and introduced myself, the father asked what my price was and said 'ok', and that was that. Just went over basic math, reading, grammar, etc and spent alot of time saying "no, I don't want to see your Pokemon cards right now." You can put stuff like that on your resume in the future too.

06-11-2009, 09:18 PM	#1
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06-11-2009, 09:42 PM	#3
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06-11-2009, 09:51 PM	#4
Jimmy Drives: 2010 2SS RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 233	I had my son power wash the deck at that age. Several of our neighbors saw this and used him as well. My wife took him to work and had him do filing and shredding for minimum wage. He also put down bark mulch and mowing. __________________ IBM 2SS/RS, manual, polished wheel 1100 (original order date): 1-10-09 2000 (dealer received allocation): 5-7-09 3000 (accepted to production): 5-14-09 3300 (scheduled for prod):6-5-09 3400 (broadcast):6-10-09 3800 (produced):6-20-09 2G1FT1EW8A9120472 5000 (at dealer): 7-6-09 6000 (delivered): 7-6-09

06-11-2009, 11:43 PM	#10
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06-11-2009, 11:47 PM	#12
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06-11-2009, 09:39 PM	#2
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	I worked at the local ice-rink as a "guard." Basically you made sure people didnt go too fast and screw up! I also cut A LOT of grass in the summer. I actually made more money doing that!!

06-11-2009, 10:29 PM	#6
iupui1299 Drives: 2022 Camaro SS Convertible Indy 500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 227	You can be a street dancer for a fireworks store.

06-11-2009, 11:11 PM	#8
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Cut lawns. You will get regular customers. The neighbors will respect the kid that actually WORKS for his money. I had a list of people that I cut lawns for at that age. Shoot...I cut lawns from 12 to 16...and continued for a few people after that. You will get on a schedule with the people.....every two weeks or so. Cut, weed eat, clean up, done. Charge depending on size of the lawn. There's no one to bug you. Just make the customer happy and take pride in the job. The neighbors will see it and might ask you how much for their lawn too. You do a good job and will get yourself more regulars. It's really good money. I had all sorts of cash to buy stuff. After all, you can't go get a job and get on a payroll anywhere else...too young. Cutting lawns pays good money and it's flexible for the schedule.

06-11-2009, 11:35 PM	#9
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	I've been cutting our lawn with riding mower since I was six. The yards in my neighborhood would be a solid 5 hours if grass is to long. I would love to detail cars at Dodge dealer.

06-11-2009, 11:57 PM	#13
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Might have to go through with washing and detailing cars.

06-12-2009, 12:28 AM	#14
duskydunvin duskydunvin Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black/Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 49	When I was in high school I answered a newspaper ad asking for a tutor for a 4th grader. Showed up and introduced myself, the father asked what my price was and said 'ok', and that was that. Just went over basic math, reading, grammar, etc and spent alot of time saying "no, I don't want to see your Pokemon cards right now." You can put stuff like that on your resume in the future too. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black/Black

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