Work for a 17 year old?

you can bus and wait tables. have you tried using SnagAJob to see what restaurants are hiring in your area? I always suggest that at that age you try to work in a chain restaurant. For example, my friend worked at Bob Evans all through senior year of high school. That way, when she left town for college, she was able to find another Bob Evans nearby and work there (chain restaurants are more than happy to hire you if you have worked there before because they save all that time on training you) and when she came back to town for holidays, she was able to work at her old Bob Evans again. At your age, you would also be perfect for a part time receptionist job, which would involve answering phones and doing simple data entry in computers, so if you want a more “professional” experience, you might opt for that too. Good luck in your job search!

Working as a waiter is good money. You go home with cash in your pocket every nite and can average a pretty good hourly wage. Try to work at an upscale place as you can… most notably a joint with a bar on the premises as large alcohol tabs ==> larger tips.

Pizza delivery isn’t bad, if you have a car. Again, money in your pocket each shift, more autonomy, but usually less payout overall.

Man a question that has been on my mind for ages. Problem is I’m not too good socially and worked at a local holiday center waiting on for about 16 months and It got really…boring. I know there’s not much choice at my age but eh. It can be hard if you’re not brilliant with people. :(

Edit: I also kind of left my old job as my hair’s too long therefore working at a food place is a no go. It’s just too short to tie back but too long to not be tied back (food safety and all that) which is another pain. Not that I like working in a kitchen.

I would definately try Sonic Drive-In. I worked there when I was 17 (5 years ago..). They required a release if it was past 10pm on a school night, but it was all good. I loved it, and the tips were AWESOME! Also, hosting at a restaurant is usually fine for a 16 year-old. Then, you could move up to waiter, which is a great job for that age group.

This is a little different, but you might consider landscaping. It’s good pay because it’s hard work, but there are other incentives, too. For instance, you’ll go back to school with a KILLER tan, some bigger muscles, and perhaps even a little Spanish under your belt. You also learn a lot about plant care and maintenance, which can come in handy later in life. You’re probably guaranteed a position next summer, too.

The downside is, landscaping doesn’t look particularly good on your resume – it just shows that you’re willing to work hard and get your hands dirty. Still, it just might be for you.

@BlueSky85…I totally love your suggestion. I wouldn’t have thought about that. This is true. Also, you have more of an opportunity to ge tin some really physical work (Although restaurant work is tough).

My sister is 17 and got a summer job a the state park nearby. She works fixing and building trails. Somedays she works in a little museum there. It mostly young people working and a couple of young park rangers. She likes it and they pay a little more than most entry-level jobs

A common theme being shared here, I think, is that you need not settle for minimum wage.

Oh, and do yourself a favor: don’t work at a car wash.

I had a great job in college as a janitor. Not glamerous but the pay was awesome, I could work at my own pace in the evenings and I got to review lecture recordings while I worked. I had two medical offices that I was in charge of and it was great.

If you are set on restaurant work, you will be pleased to know that the turnover is incredibly high in the industry. Most restaurants always need someone. Without experience, you will probably start bussing tables. That is better than dishwashing, because it gets you out in the front of the house where you can observe the wait staff and learn some of the skills.

To advance to waiter: 1. Watch the ones that are the best and learn. 2. Let your supervisor know that is your goal to someday be a waiter. 3. Always show up and be on time for you assigned shifts. 4.When customers ask for something, respond in a positive way. What you are allowed to do (probably not much more than fetch water or additional bread or butter) do willingly. If what the customer wants is something you cannot do, tell them you will send their waiter right over.

My son just turned 17 and got a job at a luxury car dealership washing cars and cleaning the waiting area for the service department. He is making decent money and there are opportunities to advance… one of his coworkers is being put through schooling to become a mechanic.

i’m 17 years old and looking for a job.I need a job so that i can gran.Will i want to work at family dollar.How old do you have to be so you can work there.I hard 18.I don’t want to work were its going to be a lot of people.Like fast food no way.

@ashley74, I can barely make out your meaning.

I suggest avoiding jobs that require good spelling, punctuation, grammar, or penmanship. Indeed, any position requiring communication skills might not be a good fit, either at Family Dollar or McDonald’s.

Perhaps something on this list?

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Aww. I’m just kiddin’ w/ ya. Welcome to Fluther. Seriously, though, assuming you live in the USA and are a citizen, then you can work anywhere you want as long as you have a social security card.

im 17 yrs working at arbys but would love something without food that pays good. i have to pay rent, and for my own personals. and would like to have enough money to get a few expensive things? anything in mind.