WORK IDEAS FOR ADOLESCENTS

This might come as a shock to teenagers who would probably get to thinking; ‘why do I have to work? When my parents are providing all my needs? Besides it is their sole responsibility!’ And then to the teenagers who might entertain the idea; “what type of job could I get when the graduates can’t even secure jobs?” 

Yet it is quite compulsory for you to understand the essence of self-finance even at a tender age. We can term it entrepreneurship empowerment or skill acquisition/development, a positive addition to your former education. 

Instead of wasting precious time tweeting, Facebooking, hanging out with friends discussing irrelevant topics or getting a bad eye sight from staring at the screen of your mobile phone or laptop. 

12-year-old Nigerian student, Tomisin Ogunnubi built an impressive Android mobile tracking App, MY LOCATOR - that can help lost kids find their way home. 

David Beckham who was one of the highest paid footballer, made his son, Brooklyn at the early age of fourteen (14) work at a French café from Friday evening to Sunday evening, so he could learn the value of making money and not become over pampered or too dependent. 

You can convince your parents that this will help you to be a little self- sufficient. This will assist at the university or college level so you don’t bug the parents with requests all the time. 

You can develop a skill, getting ideas on how to establish a business and end up maximizing the effort. This can become a source of income when older instead of the hunt for white collar jobs after tertiary education. 

Yet I must enforce the important of education in this jet age generation so that you don’t get carried away with the finance gained. With the inclusion of formal education, you can earn way more, becoming a respected boss. 

In today’s job market, it can be hard for a teenager to secure a job. Nevertheless, if you’re willing to work, you can find something that’s worth your time with these job ideas. While you won’t get rich doing this, to me, it seems like a great way to make some money 

1. Start a Tutoring Business or Holiday Coaching 

Tutoring services are in demand by parents of students who do not understand some of the essential school subjects. The charges for tutoring may be difficult to calculate at first, but if you are successful and the child shows a significant improvement, then you may be able to negotiate a higher amount. Start at N500 per hour and work your way up from there. I know of a teenager who gathered around some primary school kids and taught them, during the holidays. That is a source of income and enlightenment for herself in public speaking.

2. Typing Service

Teenagers who have good typing skills can offer their services to business owners who do not type well or would rather have someone else type for them. This can also help them become more computer literate. Try charging per word or page!

3. Turn your Craft into Cash

If you’re a skillful teenager, you might consider making crafts and selling them on sites like OLX, at shops or among your peers - quilts, clothing, fishing, hair, graphic design, woodwork, beads, baked goods, Christmas bits and pieces – you name it! If you can create it, you can undoubtedly sell it.

4. Hand Out Flyers for Businesses 

Local businesses sometimes offer money to anyone who is willing to hand out flyers while canvassing large areas where people gather. Yet be very careful where you collect the flyers and where you distribute them. Be conscious of the neighbourhood and be sure of the person who operate the local business to avoid falling into danger – kidnappers or rituals money makers. 

5. Get Outside And Ask For Work! 

Jobs won’t come to your home to look for you. Many homeowners are willing to pay teenagers to perform menial labour like; cleaning Houses, clothes washing or other House Chores. With housecleaning, teenagers can easily earn extra money on a regular basis. When performing a specialized cleaning project, the homeowner may wish to get rid of some unwanted items that are still functional and/or have value and the teenager can easily sell them. I actually performed this chore during my teenager age for a cousin of mine and earned quite a lot. 

6. Work At School Celebrations Or Events. 

You might be able to find work at your own school if they’re hosting an event. Check with the school office to see if they’re hiring students to work at the school events; there you can even showcase your skill. Even at a wedding ceremony, birthday, political party’s campaign, or any social event a teen can easily get a job.