Dear parents, if you’re worried your teens might blow their whole vacation sleeping or binge-watching Netflix. Then get them a summer job!
And if you think they’ll never go for that, here’s even better news: I’ve put together a list of cool jobs that’ll bring in money while also allowing them to have some fun along the way. That’s a win-win for your whole family!
How to Look for a Summer Job.
When it comes to your teen’s job search, the internet is your friend. While your teen probably knows how to work the web better than you do, you know more about job searching. Help them search for summer jobs in your area. Job postings might require them to fill out an online application, and you can be a big help with that.
HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF JOBS FOR YOUR TEENAGERS DURING SUMMER
- Retail food Service /hospitality (They can register with an agency)
- Tutoring. (If they’re good in a subject they can teach younger kids. All you need to do is help them talk to people that may be looking for tutor for their kids)
- Sharing Your Skills.
- Babysitting and Pet Walking. ( a lot of pet owners are looking for people to look after their pets when they’re away for holidays)
- Photography.
- Blogging, Vlogging and Social Media. Your teen probably spends plenty of time on social media already, so why not make some cash for creating content?
Ask around and see if anyone within your network works for a company who is offering summer jobs for teens.
If your teen has creative talent, have them put it to good use this summer. Websites like Etsy have made it simple to make a buck on the gift of creativity. Anyone can set up a shop in a matter of minutes and then get to work on designing gifts and merchandise! Things like jewelry, clothing and blankets sell really well.
Start a Business
Some teens are self-starters who have their own vision of a way to make money. In fact, some of the most successful people started companies as teens! Others may discover they just can’t find any good companies hiring teens. Either way, if they’re interested, help them start their own business! The sky’s the limit when it comes to what kind of business they could dive into. Help your teen think about the kinds of things they’re good at and what their hobbies are.
My final thoughts
Remember, this is just a summer job—it’s not a full-time career. Although, if they really do find their niche out there, then maybe that’s what it will become!
Happy holidays 🥰❤️❤️👍
Positive Parenting With Olu 