How to save as a teen in Ireland?

DavidMelv

Hey there i am 15 and need to find some ways to save/make some money please give your suggestions

bradknowell

Is this a new spam?
Work around your parents house for pocket money.
Since parents feed you then you can save your pocket money

DavidMelv

What do you mean spam? just a thread....

deelite

Go to the shops for neighbours, sweep front gardens, cut grass.

cookie1977

DavidMelv wrote: »

Hey there i am 15 and need to find some ways to save/make some money please give your suggestions

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theteal

Not really a consumer issue.

Op, when I was 15 I worked in a pub (thurs, fri, sat nights), we've plenty of them, worth a try.

Cabaal

I did some cutting grass and washing windows when I was a teenager, made a good few bob out of it to especially the washing windows bit. its a job everyone needs doing but generally can't be arsed to do

foggy_lad

theteal wrote: »

Not really a consumer issue.

Op, when I was 15 I worked in a pub (thurs, fri, sat nights), we've plenty of them, worth a try.

Sadly it is now illegal for pubs to allow someone under 18 to work and most other places which were good in the past for summer jobs are now swamped with cv's from older college students, graduates etc.

OP Cutting grass, cleaning windows, sweeping driveways, dog walking, there are a lot of jobs available but they dont always pay great money and will require knocking on a lot of doors. you could also put signs up in shops locally.

mathie

Save money = bank.
Make money = work.

rubadub

You might be able to buy something in bulk and sell individually to kids in your school. Word will spread so you do not even need to be good mates to be selling.

No idea what, but perhaps iphone covers or something, generic screen protectors, develop a skill like replacing old ipod batteries. It could be a completely new product and you start off a trend in your school.

Many kids will not be able to buy online for a lack of credit card, so you might need an older brother or parent to buy it. But this is the point, you have the advantage of a market who can not as readily buy online as people with a CC. Many items are still got online a hell of a lot cheaper than they could buy in a shop. Memory cards for phones etc could be another, they can be got cheap in some shops here but the kids would have to travel to them.

They might have rules in the school though, or make them when they see what you are at!

Bear in mind somethings go obsolete, so do not buy lots unless you are sure of a sale.

I have heard of some novel ideas, like guys spray painting your house number neatly on your various bins.

MangoLime

Well first of all, don't spend the money that you do have on things that you dont need.

Second of all, why not offer to babysit for the neighbours or put an ad in your local shop/newspaper offering your babysitting services? Its a great way to make some money and it looks good on you CV too.

doolox

I'd only do childcare for people you know well such as long time neighbours relatives etc as the modern requirements of caring for children and seniors are now very strict and if anything happens YOU will be responsible.

There are so many allergies and picky parents out there that it is no longer an easy job to do and for anyone under 18 I'd say not to consider it for strangers.

What do you do for transport after hours?

What do you do in the event of a accident or medical emergency?

What do you do if the parent refuses to pay at the end of the babysitting assignment.

If you decide to do it consider the following:-

Contact numbers for both parents to report mishaps/emergencies.
A plan to have one of your parents or an older sibling by the phone so as to help you solve any unforeseen problem.
Contact numbers for Gardai, Ambulance etc.
Layout of the clients house/ apartment location of fire exits, what to do if ESB shuts off, intruder alarm goes off etc.

Get to know what you would do in your own house in an emergency such as water leaks, gas leaks etc.

Children are notorious for starting up washing machines, dishwashers microwaves ovens etc by "accident" or for devilment. Learn how to switch these off. Keep an eagle eye out for Hifi systems, expensive gadgets etc that Junior might break and you might be held liable for.......

Learn how to clean up spills and what to do with accidental poisoning from "eating" household chemicals. Some toddlers love to "eat" the most unlikely things, find out how to treat them in first aid.

Keep an eagle eye out for balconies, stairwells, windows beside beds or other accessible furniture, old window cords, plastic bags, open fires....the list is endless.

In short I would start babysitting for close relatives or friends and pick up some experience before babysitting for strangers for money.