Part time job for 15 year old?

Squidgy Black

i'm in transition year so i'm thinking of getting a part time job, i've done babysitting and stuff before, i kinda just want to try out a job. i have my junior cert results, and all my experience etc on a cv, where are the best places for hiring minors in dublin?

Denerick

I'm not sure what the law is, I think under 16s will not get a job with supermarkets or major stores. Try out local small outfits, cash in hand kinda stuff. I had a job when I was 14, I highly doubt I was paying any PRSI...

VenomIreland

I am looking for a job myself, also 15, can anyone help me further? I've emailed the local Home & Garden centre as I know someone who works there but would like to know if there are any other opporutunities around the Newcastle/Rathcoole/Celbridge area.

Cakes.

Children under age 14 cannot be employed. Children aged 14 and 15 may be employed as follows:

Doing light work during the school holidays – they must have at least 21 days off work during this time
As part of an approved work experience or educational programme where the work is not harmful to their health, safety or development
In film, cultural, advertising work or sport under licences issued by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation
Children aged 15 may do 8 hours a week light work in school term time. The maximum working week for children outside school term time is 35 hours or up to 40 hours if they are on approved work experience.

The maximum working week for children aged 16 and 17 is 40 hours with a maximum of 8 hours a day.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/birth-family-relationships/children-s-rights-and-policy/children-and-rights-in-ireland

From Citizens Information

VenomIreland

Looks like I'm able to at least work a bit then

Cakes.

There is more here


http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1996/en/act/pub/0016/sec0003.html#zza16y1996s3

SeaFields

When i was 15 I worked in my local car garage on saturday mornings washing cars. Didn't get paid much (and it wasnt a official job) but got a tip for every car i washed so it was a handy few bob at the time. Could be worth approaching a few garages around your area.

dellas1979

stetyrrell wrote: »

i'm in transition year so i'm thinking of getting a part time job, i've done babysitting and stuff before, i kinda just want to try out a job. i have my junior cert results, and all my experience etc on a cv, where are the best places for hiring minors in dublin?

Kudos for you trying to get a job, but your post is not clear at all. What does "i've done babysitting and stuff before, i kinda just want to try out a job" mean?

Squidgy Black

babysitting was more.... freelance work if you catch my drift, i want to try something more kind of organised, like shifts etc, non-variable pay or tips.

Cherry Blossom

When I was 14 I got a job for 3 days a week in the summer in the small supermarket my nan had done her weekly shop in her whole life. I worked 9am to 9pm with a half hour break and got paid 10 punts per day :eek: It cost more than that to get me there and keep me in lunches :rolleyes:. It's a good thing times have changed! When will you 16 OP? You will have a better chance then. In the meantime you could try and do some voluntary work in an area that interests you, it would give you something to add to your CV.

AnnyHallsal

Being a caddy at a gold course? Though that's probably a summer job.

Dave!

Won't be easy to get a job nowadays unfortunately

It's worth applying to a few places, but I'd say try going door to door and offering to wash cars, clean gutters, rake gardens, etc., would prove more successful.

10er a go, 4 or 5 jobs a week should do you nicely. You'd get a bag of sweet for that Or a few Dutch Gold, warrever!!!

Sarah9090

Hi I am 15 years old and live in co. limerick. I did my junior cert in June and I have been working as a babysitter/house cleaner 5 days a week this summer. I have previously had other small jobs such as painting, cleaning, grass cutting etc. for relatives. I love working as I'm not one to sit around all day. Come September however I won't be able to continue with my job as I have school, hence I am looking for a weekend/evening job in a restaurant/cafe/shop/office etc.
I am open to any job offers. I am aware that most places do not hire people under 16 but 15 year olds in Ireland are allowed to work 8 hours a week during school term. I am a very organised, quick thinking and polite person. I am very mature for my age and I am also a fast learner. If you are an employer seeking a part time employee please do not hesitate to contact me as I said I am open to any job offers.
Thanks in advance,
Sarah