Best ways to make money when ur not old enough to get a job

Im 14 i cant get a job waqt r some goood ways a 14 can make money

Off the books job, stealing, or getting your parents to give you some are 3 viable options that don't really require any skills.

It would certainly be easy to hustle your peers with profitable ventures. Any gambling-related activity could definitely be profitable since most 14 year old's can't quantify edges. If you can you can make money. Same goes for buying desirable items at wholesale prices and reselling them to peers. The latter is probably lame unless you can pull it off correctly though.

Not many ways, I don't think you're old enough for fast food though.

Either do stuff for your parents, sell your video games, or sell drugs.

But seriously, you don't have many options. Why would you need money anyway? You're 14

yes you can get a job, it's called fast food. a good number of their employees are teenagers. otherwise, call your newspaper and ask if they have any routes available near where you live.XilePrincess

Try freelancing: mowing lawns, walking dogs, regurgitating food for the elderly.

Do some work around the house and ask for money even though you shouldn't be getting payed for that. You should be doing it anyway.

Why can't you get a job?Dylan_11

In addition most employers wouldn't want to hire a 14 year old. They're generally immature.

[QUOTE="Dylan_11"]Why can't you get a job?WheresKinggiAt

In addition most employers wouldn't want to hire a 14 year old. They're generally immature.

Steal things and sell it. Your parents probably have some jewelry....assuming this isn't to fuel an addiction.KlownMaster

Don't steal from your parents.

[QUOTE="XilePrincess"]yes you can get a job, it's called fast food. a good number of their employees are teenagers. otherwise, call your newspaper and ask if they have any routes available near where you live.WheresKinggiAt

Well people here are uncreative. There are a lot of things a 14 year old can do. I grew up on a farm, though, so maybe some of these are unrealistic options.

Mowing lawns. See if any of your neighbors or the like would be interested in you mowing their lawns for money.

Babysitting. Not always an option, but maybe neighbors or your parents friends could use a babysitter to watch their kids.

Paper Boy. Delivering newspapers means you have to wake up really early and some jerks will try not to pay you, but it is definitely a possibility.

Dog Walking. Know anyone with a dog? There is always the possibility of being payed to walk dogs or take care of pets while people take trips or work over the summer.

That is only a few of many options.

I made $1500 the summer before I started 7th grade with a lawnmower and a gas can. I'd get my mom to drop me off in a neighborhood in the mornings and I'd just wheel that thing door-to-door.

Old people love kids mowing their yard.

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[QUOTE="Dylan_11"]Why can't you get a job?Dylan_11

In addition most employers wouldn't want to hire a 14 year old. They're generally immature.

Either way it's going to be tough to get a job. I mean he can knock on doors but I wouldn't be optimistic. I mean in a day and age where you could put up an ad for a minimum wage job on Craigslist and get a thousand replies in a few hours it's pretty tough for a 14 year old to get a job.

When the oppurtunity arrives, take it. For example, if it snows, gather friends, and offer to clear a driveway for a good price (ideally, a price that's not too cheap or too expensive but just right there). If you're living in a rich neighborhood or have a friend that does, take the oppurtunity there and raise your price.

Of course, you can have a lemonade stand, offer to wash people's cars, help out senior citizens, or learn how to play a musical instrument and go to a city block and play some songs. Or if you're artistic, draw portraits or random drawings to offer to people for a good price, especially if it's populated with tourists.

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[QUOTE="KlownMaster"]Steal things and sell it. Your parents probably have some jewelry....assuming this isn't to fuel an addiction.KlownMaster

Don't steal from your parents.

I still wouldn't steal. There's only one logical culprit and you'd have to hide any purchases you made. And it would be pretty easy to track anything back to OP unless he sold the items to random passerby or pawn shops and even then it could be tracked back.

You listed so many options but you forgot time share fraud, and tax evasion. KlownMaster

Only because I thought they were a given.

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[QUOTE="XilePrincess"]yes you can get a job, it's called fast food. a good number of their employees are teenagers. otherwise, call your newspaper and ask if they have any routes available near where you live.XilePrincess

Well people here are uncreative. There are a lot of things a 14 year old can do. I grew up on a farm, though, so maybe some of these are unrealistic options.

Mowing lawns. See if any of your neighbors or the like would be interested in you mowing their lawns for money.

Babysitting. Not always an option, but maybe neighbors or your parents friends could use a babysitter to watch their kids.

Paper Boy. Delivering newspapers means you have to wake up really early and some jerks will try not to pay you, but it is definitely a possibility.

Dog Walking. Know anyone with a dog? There is always the possibility of being payed to walk dogs or take care of pets while people take trips or work over the summer.

That is only a few of many options.

JadeNic

[QUOTE="Dylan_11"][QUOTE="WheresKinggiAt"]His age prevents him from getting most jobs aside from some agricultural ones/newspaper carriers. These jobs are extremely difficult to obtain.

In addition most employers wouldn't want to hire a 14 year old. They're generally immature.

WheresKinggiAt

Either way it's going to be tough to get a job. I mean he can knock on doors but I wouldn't be optimistic. I mean in a day and age where you could put up an ad for a minimum wage job on Craigslist and get a thousand replies in a few hours it's pretty tough for a 14 year old to get a job.

Fast food is a horrendous job anyway. I'd rather spend time in high school socializing than flipping burgers. It is demeaning and sucks.

Your parents are supporting you so you won't starve. I'd rather make money through other ventures than have to get a job in fast food. I used gambling ventures.

Fast food is a horrendous job anyway. I'd rather spend time in high school socializing than flipping burgers. It is demeaning and sucks.

Your parents are supporting you so you won't starve. I'd rather make money through other ventures than have to get a job in fast food. I used gambling ventures.

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Fast food is a horrendous job anyway. I'd rather spend time in high school socializing than flipping burgers. It is demeaning and sucks.

Your parents are supporting you so you won't starve. I'd rather make money through other ventures than have to get a job in fast food. I used gambling ventures.

bruinfan617

If OP was destitute and the only means was to support himself was getting a job in fast food then yes I'd suppose he'd have no choice. He's 14 and is supported by his parents -- he doesn't need to get a miserable job. Make money other ways that aren't as demeaning or unenjoyable.

80% is a gross exaggeration. If that was the case fast food resturants would be filled with 14 year old employees. Granted I don't frequent these establishments much but there aren't many 14 year olds working in them these days.

WheresKinggiAt

Mow lawns dude.

[QUOTE="bruinfan617"][QUOTE="KlownMaster"] I agree, you are better off un-employed than working fast food.WheresKinggiAt

If OP was destitute and the only means was to support himself was getting a job in fast food then yes I'd suppose he'd have no choice. He's 14 and is supported by his parents -- he doesn't need to get a miserable job. Make money other ways that aren't as demeaning or unenjoyable.

[QUOTE="bruinfan617"][QUOTE="KlownMaster"] I agree, you are better off un-employed than working fast food.WheresKinggiAt

If OP was destitute and the only means was to support himself was getting a job in fast food then yes I'd suppose he'd have no choice. He's 14 and is supported by his parents -- he doesn't need to get a miserable job. Make money other ways that aren't as demeaning or unenjoyable.

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80% is a gross exaggeration. If that was the case fast food resturants would be filled with 14 year old employees. Granted I don't frequent these establishments much but there aren't many 14 year olds working in them these days.

XilePrincess

Cut grass, deliver flyers, clear driveways, do landscaping (i.e. weeding), babysit. There are a ton of things a 14 year old can do to make money. You may not like it, but you'll have to do it if you want money.

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[QUOTE="bruinfan617"] **** your pride. Money is money.bruinfan617

If OP was destitute and the only means was to support himself was getting a job in fast food then yes I'd suppose he'd have no choice. He's 14 and is supported by his parents -- he doesn't need to get a miserable job. Make money other ways that aren't as demeaning or unenjoyable.

And when I say gambling I don't mean I told my mom to put 50$ on a 50-1 shot at the racetrack and got lucky one time. I mean slowly and steadily gaining income by pushing edges and taking advantage of the foolish.

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[QUOTE="bruinfan617"] **** your pride. Money is money.Dylan_11

If OP was destitute and the only means was to support himself was getting a job in fast food then yes I'd suppose he'd have no choice. He's 14 and is supported by his parents -- he doesn't need to get a miserable job. Make money other ways that aren't as demeaning or unenjoyable.

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[QUOTE="WheresKinggiAt"]Pride is more important to me then money. That's a horrible attitude. Would you make a fool of yourself for a few dollars?

If OP was destitute and the only means was to support himself was getting a job in fast food then yes I'd suppose he'd have no choice. He's 14 and is supported by his parents -- he doesn't need to get a miserable job. Make money other ways that aren't as demeaning or unenjoyable.

And when I say gambling I don't mean I told my mom to put 50$ on a 50-1 shot at the racetrack and got lucky one time. I mean slowly and steadily gaining income by pushing edges and taking advantage of the foolish.

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[QUOTE="bruinfan617"]...he's 14 years old. He doesn't have a doctorate :|

bruinfan617

And when I say gambling I don't mean I told my mom to put 50$ on a 50-1 shot at the racetrack and got lucky one time. I mean slowly and steadily gaining income by pushing edges and taking advantage of the foolish.

Mow lawns. Get an old fashion lawn mower that requires no gasoline or oil or anything. It emits zero pollutants and you can mow lawns for $5. If you get 3 in a day that is $15 a day or over $100 a week. And because you will have a lawn mower that doesn't require any natural resources you won't have to keep buying supplies. You can also make all the greenies feel bad about mowing their lawn with a gas lawn mower because you will be more green than them.

[QUOTE="Dylan_11"][QUOTE="WheresKinggiAt"]Pride is more important to me then money. That's a horrible attitude. Would you make a fool of yourself for a few dollars?

If OP was destitute and the only means was to support himself was getting a job in fast food then yes I'd suppose he'd have no choice. He's 14 and is supported by his parents -- he doesn't need to get a miserable job. Make money other ways that aren't as demeaning or unenjoyable.

WheresKinggiAt

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[QUOTE="WheresKinggiAt"]Pride is more important to me then money. That's a horrible attitude. Would you make a fool of yourself for a few dollars?

If OP was destitute and the only means was to support himself was getting a job in fast food then yes I'd suppose he'd have no choice. He's 14 and is supported by his parents -- he doesn't need to get a miserable job. Make money other ways that aren't as demeaning or unenjoyable.

WheresKinggiAt

And when I say gambling I don't mean I told my mom to put 50$ on a 50-1 shot at the racetrack and got lucky one time. I mean slowly and steadily gaining income by pushing edges and taking advantage of the foolish.

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