Where can i work legally when i am fifteen and a half?

michr

all the same places anyone under 18 can work, the only differences are the hours you are allowed to work and the employers policies on hiring.

for info about work permits (many states don't require), hours and days you can work, jobs that may be performed etcetera go to:
http://www.youthrules.dol.gov
US Department of Labor
YouthRules!

however.............
with the job market such as it is it will be difficult, the jobs that use to be in the realm of teens and retirees are now being taken by adults trying to support their families. the hours a minor can work legally are limited and it is much easier to hire an adult.

businesses such as Publix, Kroger's, Food Lion, Sonic, Chic-Fil-A, McDonald's, Winn-Dixie, Krystal's, Dairy Queen, Burger King along with smaller local businesses that are in the same genre tend to hire those your age.

fast-food and grocery stores are willing and able to train new employees but........................
minors tend to have many issues that effect their ability to work such as tardiness, absenteeism, numerous schedule request, poor work-ethic etcetera.
i am not implying you will have those issues but the fact that many your age do makes it more difficult for you to get an opportunity.
because of this you must be able to show through words and actions that you are reliable, dependable, punctual, detail oriented, trainable, coachable, punctual, mature and team oriented. you will also need great references since you don't have work experience. talk to teachers, counselors, clergy, coaches, club sponsors, directors of places you have volunteered or people you have done casual labor for and ask them about giving you a reference. get accurate, current contact information for them and ask them to be ready to get calls for references from potential employers.

remember:
most businesses are individually owned and operated so it is the owners policy and past experience with minors that will determine if they will hire you. apply everywhere you can, the worse that can happen is they don't hire you.

you also have the option of "casual labor" (working for an individual in their home) such as baby-sitting, pet-sitting, tutoring, housecleaning, yard-work, running simple errands etcetera.

ruh_jah1

this is not a right age to earn but to study further to reach to top level for job . u can earn more and more only if u have qualification. make a position through studies and then earn. u can live a lavish life. u are supported and secured only by your studies.
qualification is your guide to success in life, a friend in good and bad times and it makes you confident in society.

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