Summer Jobs for Teenagers

[delgirl]

Does anyone know of any summer jobs going in the Wicklow / South Dublin area for 16 year olds?

 

[tenchi-fan]

When I was 17 I worked in a nightclub during the summer. I'm sure it was against some regulations or other but it was really just casual work that gave me pocket money.

I suggest looking for casual work for event companies (like bouncy castles), garden centres, corner shops, hotels and pubs (glass collecting - might get off with it if they say they're 17), or even to get work with a painter or tradesman. The pay will be peanuts but it would be good experience for the future. Don't expect minimum wage or even prsi contributions to be paid by the employer.

Another option is to get a lawnmower and strimmer and some petrol and go around houses in the area offering to cut grass.

 

[dmos87]

I worked in a dog kennels for the summer when I was 14. The money was crap and it was hard labour scooping up dog poop for 8 hours a day but it thought me a lot about hard work. Plus at 14, any money is a good thing.

I'd recommend trying absolutely everywhere. Take out the phone book and ring ring ring.