# 16 yrs old in need of a job!! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 17, 2007, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205 "2007-01-17T19:24:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2007, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/61 "2007-01-20T23:23:04Z")
> [@94wvwglxvr6](#): > > not have motherfuckers breathing down your neck all day because they’re 36 and still working at fucking wegmans. QFT!!! Not a great place to work at the moment due to wage increases (minimum and everyone in the company).They are acting like nazis and are constantly on our shit,trying to send people home and watching over us.Nobody has any hours. :tdown: ---
**Author:** ![2slowtogofast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/8edcca/32.png) [@2slowtogofast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2slowtogofast)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/62 "2007-01-21T08:42:48Z")
when i was 17 i worked at midas because i knew the owner and i thought it would be sweet it sucked go with bussing tables somewhere or target ---
**Author:** ![ly555is](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3bc359/32.png) [@ly555is](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ly555is)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/63 "2007-01-21T08:47:38Z")
oh come on. like any of those jobs you listed are cool. pretty much ANY job you get when you’re a teenager is going to suck ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/64 "2007-01-21T09:10:47Z")
> [@MikeRi24](#): > > im pretty sure the UPS Stores will hire 16 year olds. its a brainless job but u only make minimum but thats about all you’re gonna get at 16. > > anyway, heres some things that i have found though the years that have helped me out: > > **-hand your application to a manager:** if possible give it right to the person who needs to see it. if theres someone at a counter or somethingm, politely ask who the manager is, and if you could see them to give them the application directly. that way, you can promptly introduce yourself, and if you’re lucky, they may just interview you right on the spot. before leaving, ask them when would be a good time to check back. but at all costs, try not to give an application to an employee…trust me stuff gets lost, thrown out or whatever and doesnt get to the person who needs to see it. > **-dont just CALL back** : physically GO back and ask to talk to the manager: "Hi, im _**, i put in a job application a few days ago, and i just wanted to see if you had gotten a chance go look it over yet…" seriously prospective employers like when someone comes back and inquires about the job. picking up the phone and calling is easy, but when you make the effort to actually come in that looks really good, and they get to put a face to the name and are more likely to remember you that way. > -go back 2 or 3 times if yo have to, obviously dont get the point where you’re stalking the place, but keep checking back to show you’re really interested. employers want to hire someone that wants the job and wants to do the job, and by making the effort you’re showing the interest and dedication they want to see. > -dont talk to much, and act more mature than you are. you want to have the right mindset and level of professionalism for the job (in other words, dont go to an interview for a construction company wearing a suit and tie) and dont try and talk yourself up. make you’re application look as professional as possible while still making yourself look really good. you’re application/resume should speak for itself, in a way. > -if an employer asks you 'can you do**_\_\_\_’ and you cant, dont lie and say yes, be like ‘no, but i want to learn’ or ‘well, i do not have a lot of experience with that, but id like to learn more about it’ employers like to hear that you’re into the job and want to learn. they’d rather hire someone that is willing to learn and and willing to accept help than someone that is a self-proclaimed know it all (when really they are just full of shit…and a seasoned interviewer can usually tell when you’re making shit up) > > sorry for the long winded response, but just a few things that might help ya out that i’ve found to work well for me. maybe some others here can add to it and/or modify my responses. thanks for this post im gunna try this because a few times an employee took the application now im gunna go back and ask for the manager. p.s. the new car looks good ---
**Author:** ![redrum](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redrum/32/7398_2.png) [@redrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/redrum)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/65 "2007-01-21T09:30:05Z")
I’m sure there are stores in the mall that would hire someone who is 16. Anything you get at that age is going to suck though. In general though, any kind of store or retail position will look better on a resume for future, less-sucky undergrad college jobs than physical labor jobs like landscaping. ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/66 "2007-01-21T09:42:28Z")
There was a 16 year old working the chinese restaurant in the BLVD mall the other day. Throw in app’s at every single food chain in the mall and I guarentee one is bound to call you back. ---
**Author:** ![redrum](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redrum/32/7398_2.png) [@redrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/redrum)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/67 "2007-01-21T10:24:06Z")
when I was assistant manager at spencer gifts back when I was in undergrad, a lot of the regular associates there were 16. I would have been the best boss ever. I so didnt give a shit about that bs job. ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/68 "2007-01-21T10:41:22Z")
When I was 16 I started working as an automotive detailer at a detail shop. I had the choice between being paid hourly or commision per car, I chose commision and made a lot of money since it was a you get what you give kind of thing. Going into it I had zero experience, but my boss took a liking to me and gave me a shot. He was flexible with my hours since I was still in highschool, so that helped. After a few years of doing this I learned the business, obviously how to detail, and made some key contacts. During summers while home from college I ran my own business out of the garage where I had accounts with a used car lot, a body shop, and about 5 customer cars per week from word of mouth. Was really good money, like $1000/week…but was phsyically draining at the same time. ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/69 "2007-01-21T19:01:21Z")
someone here needs to somehow hook me up with a job oppertunity but im deff gonna try the mall idea when i go there friday me and my buddie detail cars for people in the summer but dont have a garage so its limited ---
**Author:** ![baseball24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/baseball24/32/7452_2.png) [@baseball24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/baseball24)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/70 "2007-01-21T19:22:16Z")
ok so i was in the same situation 3 years ago, i swear i filled out about 20 applications… i finally got sick of filling them out, so i was determined to work at savealot because i had 3 friends that work there( only reason) i filled out an application, and turned it in ( but asked for the manager to give it to) he said there not hiring, well two days later i called to see if they were hiring and saying i turned an application in, they said no. So then 2 days later called again. They said no again. Called back another day and they were like yes we could interview, then bam got hired… then two years later i realized the job sucked, but i was 18 and could work where i had experience. and now im doing electrical work and welding… just annoy the hell out of the place you want to try to work at, they like seeing someone is intrested ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/71 "2007-01-21T19:33:23Z")
> [@baseball24](#): > > ok so i was in the same situation 3 years ago, i swear i filled out about 20 applications… i finally got sick of filling them out, so i was determined to work at savealot because i had 3 friends that work there( only reason) i filled out an application, and turned it in ( but asked for the manager to give it to) he said there not hiring, well two days later i called to see if they were hiring and saying i turned an application in, they said no. So then 2 days later called again. They said no again. Called back another day and they were like yes we could interview, then bam got hired… then two years later i realized the job sucked, but i was 18 and could work where i had experience. and now im doing electrical work and welding… > > just annoy the hell out of the place you want to try to work at, they like seeing someone is intrested whats funny is im actually annoying and i bug people i know a lot, but i dnt annoy people i dnt know that much lol but tomm im gunna bug some potential job places ---
**Author:** ![psychopjv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psychopjv/32/7251_2.png) [@psychopjv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psychopjv)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/72 "2007-01-21T19:35:46Z")
> [@speedped79](#): > > whats funny is im actually annoying and i bug people i know a lot, but i dnt annoy people i dnt know that much lol but tomm im gunna bug some potential job places i don’t know you and your stupidity annoys the ever living shit out of me. ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/73 "2007-01-21T19:48:42Z")
> [@psychopjv](#): > > i don’t know you and your stupidity annoys the ever living shit out of me. thats not nice and im not stupid i have a 85 average and can weld and have helped assemble many motors and install them as well possibly more motors than you have but… .back on topic i can be annoying i nag alot ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/74 "2007-01-21T19:50:34Z")
> [@dirtye30](#): > > :repost: > > i worked at niagara fiberglass for one week. do not go there. health\>8 bucks an hour. was it really that bad? i know alot of people that work or have worked there and its close to my house ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/75 "2007-01-21T19:52:18Z")
hahaahahah. el. oh. el. pat you have just been PPPWWWWNNNNDDDD. not ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/76 "2007-01-21T19:55:14Z")
> [@turbo ls1 ss](#): > > hahaahahah. el. oh. el. > > pat you have just been PPPWWWWNNNNDDDD. not haha i deleted it, dnt need anymore hate from the fbody group that im supposed to belong too ---
**Author:** ![psychopjv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psychopjv/32/7251_2.png) [@psychopjv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psychopjv)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/77 "2007-01-21T19:55:48Z")
> [@speedped79](#): > > thats not nice and im not stupid i have a 85 average and can weld and have helped assemble many motors and install them as well possibly more motors than you have but… . **back on topic i can be annoying** i nag alot yeah i do nothing car related being a mechanic you dipshit. i also don’t wanna hear anything about you and knwoledge since you thought the heads and intake were one piece. then you cried about your car overheating yet manage to post a video of it doing a burnout. then you whined about two connectors of which you had no idea where they went yet you took it apart. you can’t even keep a 3.4 turd bird running yet you think you have knowledge. do us all a favor and work at mcd’s since you’ll fit right in with the asshats who can’t seem to undertsand no pickles. ---
**Author:** ![jeeves744](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeeves744/32/7619_2.png) [@jeeves744](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeeves744)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/78 "2007-01-21T19:57:49Z")
> [@speedped79](#): > > haha i deleted it, dnt need anymore hate from the fbody group that im supposed to belong too hahaha, no you didnt, dumbass ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/79 "2007-01-21T19:58:01Z")
> [@psychopjv](#): > > yeah i do nothing car related being a mechanic you dipshit. i also don’t wanna hear anything about you and knwoledge since you thought the heads and intake were one piece. then you cried about your car overheating yet manage to post a video of it doing a burnout. then you whined about two connectors of which you had no idea where they went yet you took it apart. you can’t even keep a 3.4 turd bird running yet you think you have knowledge. do us all a favor and work at mcd’s since you’ll fit right in with the asshats who can’t seem to undertsand no pickles. i fixed all the issues with the bird it runs and drives better now than it did when i got it. and if i get a job at a foodplace ur deff gonna get pickles if u say no pickles lol ---
**Author:** ![Estorvito](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/estorvito/32/7234_2.png) [@Estorvito](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Estorvito)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205/80 "2007-01-21T19:58:30Z")
> [@psychopjv](#): > > yeah i do nothing car related being a mechanic you dipshit. i also don’t wanna hear anything about you and knwoledge since you thought the heads and intake were one piece. then you cried about your car overheating yet manage to post a video of it doing a burnout. then you whined about two connectors of which you had no idea where they went yet you took it apart. you can’t even keep a 3.4 turd bird running yet you think you have knowledge. do us all a favor and work at mcd’s since you’ll fit right in with the asshats who can’t seem to undertsand no pickles. ^^lmao [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/16-yrs-old-in-need-of-a-job/23205.md?page=5)