Teens compete with adults for summer jobs

Oh yea? Well you have big ears! ;)

Big ears? Hah! Those ears would give Dumbo a run for his peanuts! :)

I work with both adults and teens. I also work with a LOT of slackers. I see people older than me text messaging their friends when they should be working. I am not perfect but at least I work.

Teens get a bad reputation. I am not saying they are all responsible and hard-working. Slackers come in all ages. :) I am in a temp job right now where we are remodeling a store. It's a LOT of physical labor. There's a lot of heavy lifting, moving stuff around, and literally getting dirt and dust all over you. I don't mind it. I think of it as getting paid as well as getting a free workout. :)

I am 37 years old and have a bad back. I don't complain. I work with people (of all ages) who are in BETTER shape than me but whines and complains about everything, even if it's lifting a 2 lb. box. People can be such wusses. God forbid you tell it to their faces. ;)

I don't get it. If the job is too much then they should quit instead of standing around complaining that they might break a nail or miss a text message.

Like I said slackers come in ALL ages.

-Tina

Agreed, Tina.

Wait. Your how old? You don't look a day over 25.

^^ I second that opinion Tina.

I used to work at a butcher shop, working out back in the cooler doing prep work for our store. plus nine others. I was lifting cases and bin of meat & chicken weighing between 40-80 lbs all day. It was a running joke around the place:

"Body by Meat House"

I already seconded Tina's opinion, Hopman. You actually thirded it...lol

Whatever. for once, we ALL agree on something.

Now, which park is better? CP or SFMM???? :) That should stir the pot a bit.

I agree with Tina as well.

NOTE TO TEENS: think out of the box this summer. By that I mean, check local cemetaries for grounds keeping jobs, auto dealerships for car washing jobs. Also consider trying at garden centers and farms.

^I couldn't agree more. One of my first jobs as a kid was mowing lawns. That's perfect for any kid. You don't need a work permit and you always get paid in cash, which is always awesome. ;)

Thanks, LK. :) Anytime I get carded (which is rare but still happens) it totally makes my day. :)

-Tina

There's always the old standby: LEMONADE STAND!!!

Of course, that's until the city board of health shuts it down for not being licenced and inspected. :)

My 14-year-old cousin Chase washes cars for a dealership. At $15 per car, he makes a killing.

^WOW! That sure beats McD's and WalMart. I didn't know they'd make that much.

Forget teens being slackers...they are cheaper for sure!