Summer job for 17yo who doesn't want to work with kids?

[Anonymous]

Landscaping or retail at a local small business (think restaurant or ice cream shop).

[Anonymous]

Lifeguard. the red cross website has links to local courses to get certified.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Last summer, my son was unable to find a job putting in loads of applications through Indeed. He was able to get some interviews, but many places aren't looking to fill positions just for the summer.

I would advise looking for a job now for limited hours that will continue through the summer. If possible, apply directly on the company's website and look for in-person hiring events in retail, grocery stores, and restaurants.

Also, try applying in person for locally owned businesses. My son's experience applying in-person last summer was that most businesses told him to apply online.

+1 the national chains online applications seem to be a huge black hole, despite signs up saying they are hiring.

Also, he should ask his friends for recommendations. My son worked at a local bakery and they only hired teens referred by others on staff.

[Anonymous]

Golf course, ice cream shop, catering helper/server

[Anonymous]

Does he like dogs? My kid puppy sits for two rescue dogs. You can also walk them and stay over night. People pay really well.

[Anonymous]

Lifeguard.

Also check and see if your state has any summer programs for youth jobs. It’s also worth checking at his school for information re: summer jobs programs and summer internships.

[Anonymous]

My son worked at a country club in the pool cafe. There were kids there but he had limited interactions with them.

[Anonymous]

A lot of jobs are 18 and over these days. Definitely landscaping.

[Anonymous]

Seasonal nursery or landscaping. This post prompted me to search teen jobs on indeed for my 15 yo who would like this but is a year too young.

https://www.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=0380de9d519eaa59&from=serp&prevUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indeed.com%2Fm%2Fjobs%3Fq%3DTeen%26l%3DOakton%2C%2BVA

[Anonymous]

Shake shack hired my 17 year old daughter

[Anonymous]

Anything public-facing is too dangerous nowadays if you’re in a city

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 17yo DS is looking for a summer job but he insists that he doesn't like kids. He applied for a bunch of summer jobs through USAJOBS but of course hasn't heard back.

Any suggestions? I keep telling him to look at retail, but of course if I say it, then he does the opposite. Sigh.

He listens to my DH (his dad) more than me, so I'm hoping people here have some helpful suggestions that I can pass along through my DH.

TIA!

Your little boy is spoiled rotten. He knows he doesn’t need to work.

[Anonymous]

Have him apply as a food runner, host, or dishwasher at a restaurant with a big patio.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My 17yo DS is looking for a summer job but he insists that he doesn't like kids. He applied for a bunch of summer jobs through USAJOBS but of course hasn't heard back.

Any suggestions? I keep telling him to look at retail, but of course if I say it, then he does the opposite. Sigh.

He listens to my DH (his dad) more than me, so I'm hoping people here have some helpful suggestions that I can pass along through my DH.

TIA!

Your little boy is spoiled rotten. He knows he doesn’t need to work.

[Anonymous]

Bounce house and party rental companies, caterers, and other seasonal businesses, such as ice cream parlors, water parks, and amusement parks. They are ALL hiring.