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QuarterMaster
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I'm 16, male, and really need some income. I recently purchased a car from a family friend, and she's letting me pay for it in monthly installments. The price comes to $900 total, or $75 per month for a year. I also will have to pay for insurance and gas. All of these together will come out to around $200 per month. That's where my problem is.
I've applied to more places than I care to list..just about everywhere I can think of that hires 16-year-olds. However, nobody seems to be hiring (or at least hiring me). I've got a couple more applications to turn in to places like Aeropostale (yes, I am that desperate), but I'm starting to get a little worried. The payments aren't a huge deal at this point; I've made my first, which will cover the first month. But I'll need to start producing some income eventually, and so far the prospects aren't looking very good. So basically, I'm just wondering if any of you have any tips or ideas for me. Anything you've got would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
I've applied to more places than I care to list..just about everywhere I can think of that hires 16-year-olds. However, nobody seems to be hiring (or at least hiring me). I've got a couple more applications to turn in to places like Aeropostale (yes, I am that desperate), but I'm starting to get a little worried. The payments aren't a huge deal at this point; I've made my first, which will cover the first month. But I'll need to start producing some income eventually, and so far the prospects aren't looking very good. So basically, I'm just wondering if any of you have any tips or ideas for me. Anything you've got would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
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They are almsot always hiring and can put you on probably immediately.
Jay: I've applied to Burgerville (local burger chain), Orange Julius and Taco Del Mar so far. I had an interview for OJ, but that didn't go anywhere. Guess I'll start branching out a little.
EDIT: Also, make sure when you're applying places you're doing it right. Dressed nicely, resume handy if you have any experience (even babysitting) as well as a list of references. Ask everywhere even if they don't have a help wanted sign up. Ask if a manager's on shift too, you might find yourself able to be interviewed on the spot. If you have any friends with jobs, find out if they can get you in where they work.
Fast food, ie, McDonalds, Burger king, the big chains. The ones you think: omigod bottom of teh barr3l! Not really though, they are actually pretty fun. I worked at a McDonalds for a year, and just as has been said it was like a video game. You have to prepare the bags and... well, you get the idea. Not as horrible as people make it out to be.
The big chains are different than the upper chains (orange julius, starbucks, etc), in that people WANT jobs at them. The lower chains, different story. I went in to apply for McDonalds and I was hired on the spot, working two days later. It might not happen THAT fast for you, but piece of advice for the fast food option: apply when the big manager is working.