Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son—age 12—started his first 'working job' this summer. He's mowing area lawns for $40 a yard. He's also walking dogs. He's already made over $500.

$40 a YARD? Good for him but that's way expensive.

Really? I charged $25-30 35 years ago.

Ditto PP, I'm seeing a lot of help-wanted signs. I'd start by looking at small, locally owned business which might have a quicker hiring process than big chains. Also, look at Craigslist.

For the first time in years, I have seen help wanted signs. TJ Maxx, Duck Donuts, Old Navy, William & Sonoma all hiring PT.

Anonymous wrote:My son—age 12—started his first 'working job' this summer. He's mowing area lawns for $40 a yard. He's also walking dogs. He's already made over $500.

$40 a YARD? Good for him but that's way expensive.

Pizza delivery places. Answering the phone. Taking orders. Cash register. DD did it at that age, mostly answered the phone. She has good attention to detail. For years future employers noticed that job our her resume and knew she had experienced handling pressure. At that age they aren't allowed to use a knife or the oven, or deliver.

Whatever job he applies for anywhere I would have him walk in with a calendar showing the days/hours he can work (hopefully most all of them) Employers do not like it when kids just aren't available, get a job and then aren't available. Or need a week off for a family trip.

Have your son know his obligations for the rest of the summer and be able to present this, in some written form, to an employer.

My son got a job at McDonalds.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lifeguarding

He’s late for this. But if he has his certification, he may be able to get part time work subbing for others.

maybe not - I saw Martin Luther King Pool in Silver Spring is hiring lifeguards.

Anonymous wrote:Lifeguarding

He’s late for this. But if he has his certification, he may be able to get part time work subbing for others.

Lifeguarding

My son—age 12—started his first 'working job' this summer. He's mowing area lawns for $40 a yard. He's also walking dogs. He's already made over $500.

My son—age 12—started his first 'working job' this summer. He's mowing area lawns for $40 a yard. He's also walking dogs. He's already made over $500.

nursing homes sometimes hire kids that age to do things like dishes and cleaning.

He's late.

Lawn mowing, dog walking, house sitting, weeding, mulching

What recommendations do you have? If he doesn’t find a summer job, what can I have him doing to make the summer worthwhile. Thanks