What kind of jobs can you get at 14 in California, you ask? Well…if you’re anything like me (yeah, I was 14 once) the first thing that pops into your head is getting a job that pays money. Yes, $20 for a day’s work does sound nice. For those who are lucky enough to have an employer pull up to their curb, offering them a job might or might not be so simple and straightforward.
At the age of 14, you can work in California as long as you have a work permit. You must be at least 14 years old to get a work permit.
The types of jobs you can get depend on your age and whether or not you’re enrolled in school. If you’re under 18, you can’t work more than three hours per day on school days, and no more than 18 hours per week. On non-school days and when school is out for vacation or holidays, there are no limits to how many hours you can work.
If you’re 18 or older, there are no restrictions on the number of hours per day or week that you can work; however, if your employer offers health insurance benefits through an HMO (Health Maintenance Organization), PPO (Preferred Provider Organization), POS (Point-of-Service Plan), or HRA (Health Reimbursement Account) plan, they must provide them to employees who work at least 30 hours per week.
What jobs can you get at 14 in California
Introduction
Making money is something everyone, including you, kid, can do. You might think that the only way to make money is by doing a boring job like taking out the trash or cleaning dishes, but there are lots of other jobs you can do that are fun and interesting! Even better: you actually have certain advantages over adult workers when it comes to some of these jobs. First, since you’re younger, people will trust you more. That means they’ll be more likely to hire you for babysitting or pet sitting. Second, being so young means your schedule might be more flexible than an adult’s schedule. This gives you an advantage over adults when it comes to getting cooking and delivering food jobs from companies like Uber Eats or Doordash. So take a look at this list of awesome jobs for 14 year olds and get ready to earn some cash!
Babysitting.
Babysitting is a great way to make money, especially for the 14 and 15 year olds who are still in school. If you’re looking for an easy way to earn cash on weekends or during the summer, babysitting is definitely an option for you.
You can expect to make about $8 per hour as a babysitter—but this varies widely depending on where you live and how much experience you have with taking care of kids.
To get started as a babysitter, all you need is your EIN number (see above) and a good reference from someone like your parents or older sibling who has experience working with children too!
Tutoring.
If you’re good at something and know how to teach it, tutoring is a great way to make money. You can tutor people in anything from English and math to art history or music theory.
You can take on one-on-one private tutoring clients, or create an online course that helps people learn your skill. For example, if you are an expert coder who wants to share your knowledge with others, making online tutorials might be the best option for you.
You can also find work as a tutor through organizations like Sylvan Learning Center or Kumon Math & Reading Centers. These companies will provide the space for students to take classes and pay teachers an hourly wage for their services.
Cooking and delivering food.
Cooking and delivering food is a great job for kids. It requires following recipes, so you’ll be able to hone in on your attention to detail. You also need to be able to follow directions, so this will help with your patience and ability to communicate effectively with others.
Because you’re working with food and people’s mouths, it’s important that you know how to cook! The job can get messy so make sure that you’ve got some good cleaning supplies ready in case something happens. As far as deliveries go, they are often made quickly and on schedule—so make sure that you keep track of time (and money)!
Pet sitting.
If you love pets, consider becoming a pet sitter. You can get paid to take care of other people’s pets while they are away. To succeed in this job, you will have to be responsible and follow instructions, as well as be able to take care of the needs of animals and keep them safe. You will also need good communication skills so that you can communicate with owners about their pets’ behavior changes while they are gone.
Teaching music lessons.
One of the best ways to make money at 14 is by teaching music lessons. You can teach people how to play instruments, sing, or dance. You can also teach them a specific song on an instrument like guitar or piano and help them learn the parts of it so they can play it themselves later.
Yard work.
- Mow lawns
- Plant and water flowers
- Trim hedges
- Remove weeds, trim shrubs, and plant bushes
- Shovel snow. If you’re older than 15, get paid $15 to shovel snow for an hour or two. You can also rake leaves or rake the sidewalk in front of businesses or homes for a weekend’s worth of cash. * Clean gutters — these jobs are seasonal and typically only happen during wet seasons (or after heavy rains). Check craigslist for specific locations where you can do this work!
- Pick up litter — often times there are groups/companies that will pay you if they have a lot of trash from their events at places like marinas and stadiums where people may leave food wrappers behind on benches etc…if you see them first then go ahead pick up anything that looks gross so others don’t see it later on when walking by
Running errands for neighbors (as long as you have your parents’ permission).
If you’re old enough to work, running errands for neighbors is a great way to make money. The only downside is that you’ll have to be careful about who your employers are and what they might ask you to do. If you have your parents’ permission, though, this is a great way for teens to earn some cash!
Freelance writing, programming, or blogging.
There are a few different ways to make money at 14, and each one requires you to be more or less self-motivated.
- Freelance writing: Whether it’s writing articles for sites like Medium or your own blog, if you have the passion for writing it can be a great way to make money from home. You don’t need much experience; there are plenty of websites that will pay even college students just starting out. The most important thing is to find something you enjoy doing and that people want to read!
- Programming: This can be anything from website development to mobile app coding. There are many online tutorials available (some free) that will teach the basics of programming languages like HTML5, CSS3, Javascript etcetera—and there are even some very simple games created entirely in code (e.g., Flappy Bird). If this interests you then definitely check out some online resources before spending any money on classes—there may already be enough information available at your fingertips! Just remember though: programming is not easy so don’t give up quickly if things don’t work out right away–it takes time but eventually everything clicks into place once everything clicks into place–I know because I’ve done quite well myself
You can make money even if you are young!
It is possible to make money while you are young!
There are many jobs that you can get when you are still in high school. Some of these jobs include babysitting, tutoring and teaching music lessons. If you want to become a babysitter, the first thing that you should do is ask your parents if they know anyone who needs one. If not, then look online for people posting ads for babysitters or nannies. You may also want to check with local daycares because many of them will hire teenagers as well as adults who need part-time work on weekends and nights when there are no children in their care at all times of day or night (including early mornings).
If becoming a tutor doesn’t interest you and instead making music does then this might be something worth checking out too! There are programs like Junior Achievement where children between ages 10-14 learn how their own futures will affect society through hands-on experience working alongside adults in fields related specifically with what they’re interested in learning more about (which could include anything from healthcare & medicine; technology; engineering; robotics/AI).
Conclusion
As you can see, there are a lot of options for making money at 14 years old. But remember to always have your parents’ permission and to be careful when working with strangers. We hope we’ve given you some great ideas for your next step into the world of work!
