Looking for a job, any suggestions?

Post by **BB Turbo** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

Well, 16 years old, and w/o a job, it sucks. I need one bad. If your in the Houston area, and own a aftermarket performance parts shop that deals with imports , and would like to hire a 16 yr. old male who is asking for minimum wage, whos also good with people, and knows enough about cars, I'm open:D Anyways, I have applied at Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Walgreens, and so far no good. Any suggestions?

Post by **BadMojo** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

Fluffer?

Just kidding...

No, really.

Anyway, if you can't find any performance shops to work at how about a place like Jiffy Lube or a parts store like Autozone. It seems like those would be a good places to start.

Post by **BB Turbo** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

Bah, if i hadnt moved from dallas, i had a job waiting for me at a tuner shop, oh well, i had to move and im s.o.l.

Post by **Former_240_s14** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

Maybe starting off detailing cars, that is a very profiatable position for someone your age. I used to be able to make 200 a car, and a car would take me 6-8 hours.

Rubin

Post by **Mr1der** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

parts store = discount

or perhaps you could find a sugar momma!

Post by **BB Turbo** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

Hahaha, I wish, not where I live. True, I could get a discount on all of the latest accessories and performance products from APC:) I'll take you all up on that. Im going to apply tomorrow at a few places.

Post by **Mr1der** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

dude, hook me up with some LED washer eyes yo! they tyte!

Post by **Nismo_Freak** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

Ohhh how interesting... I am opening a performance shop in Houston soon

Email me something that resembles a resume... I'll let you know if we can find you something to do

[email protected]

Post by **darkeagle** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

Try all retail stores and fastfood. I never applied for fastfood places though. Keep checking back with places you apply for that way they know your interested with them.

Post by **Kaioshin1982** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

I used to work in a lawfirm and no longer working there for about 2 months but I just got a new job at Cingular wireless and I must say, the pay isnt as good as the lawfirm but it sure is a good environment to be working at. pretty simple and easy to learn. BTW im 21 and did alot of diff kind of job. You might try looking at cellular phone stores hehe. Good place to work at age of 16 IMO. (Better than fast food places)

Post by **spec-u-later** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

You might laugh but McDonalls will hook you up. I never worked there but my little cousin does. They have scolarship programs and all kinds of encentives but it is a greasy burger joint too.

Post by **ricebike** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

Kaioshin1982 wrote:I used to work in a lawfirm and no longer working there for about 2 months but I just got a new job at Cingular wireless and

ahh, sorry to hear u didn't get your old job back;tempers r a biatch...

agrees that fastfood places sux; you'll feel all oily n shizz after work & would u want a discount off of cheap food or autoparts/accessories?

off topic: is Cingular better than T-Mobile?

Post by **fiznat** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

eh if you want to make big bucks (eh), work at a high turnover family reastraunt as a waiter. I worked at Friendly's when I was 16, walked home with at least $75 in cash every night from tips. Its a decent deal, and while it's not car related, you'll have plenty of money to spend on your car, which is much, much better! haha

Post by **BB Turbo** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

Nismo_Freak wrote:Ohhh how interesting... I am opening a performance shop in Houston soon

Email me something that resembles a resume... I'll let you know if we can find you something to do

[email protected]

:drooling Resume is on the way. Also, another note, which I had no intentions of someone actually replying with a post like this, but this seriously makes my day and I have been having a bad one. Also, I dont intend on making big bucks, but I do need a job an I really do, like really need to get some kind of cash flow going, especially if its a job I will love, even if its sweeping. Thanks all, we'll see what Alan thinks.

-Henry:ylsuper

Post by **MainEvent212** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

i work at a parts supplier for all the local repair shops as a driver :ylsuper

it's sooo easy, 7 an hour, full insurance, flexible hours, drive their cars....it's a cake walk

Post by **nametakennow** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

The Best Buy here won't hire unless you're a high school grad, so students kinda get the shaft. Lots of people work at the movie theater, pretty much a slack job. I was a lifeguard over the summer, the pool I worked at was awesome ($8/hr and small), but unless its an indoor place that won't matter much right now, and it requires a $50 (I think it was that much) training course in CPR/First Aid and Lifeguarding. Just a few ideas.

Post by **BB Turbo** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

Im still dreaming about nismo_freaks idea.

Well, winter now, and no pools are open. Here its like 200 or 3 just for the course.

Post by **SmithSR** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

Get a job at a tire shop... every shop needs errand/part time work to sweep the floors, ya know? You'll learn a helluva lot...

Fair wage + gaining car knowledge = time well spent.

Post by **slw240sx** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

pizza place as a phone boy slash pizza maker, make 6-8$ an hour and most crews are fun , i work 65-80 hr weeks and the funnest employee i have is a goofy 16 yrld kid i know, and it makes my day fly when hes there entertaining us. also try and work for a mom and pop store or a store where most the crew and mngment is in early 20s they are the least uptight and mostly out to make that money and have fun doin it. i know we do and it may just make you rich one day too.

Post by **Jesda** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

I work in tech support for a small software company. It sucks.

Post by **nametakennow** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

I know they aren't open, just an idea (say, for summer... or something... uh...). Yeah anyway, I really like the auto parts store/ tire shop/ quick-lube type idea, car knowledge and money are great things when together.

Post by **crzycav86** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

Short on cash? ..get with some friends and start a business

Post by **Turb0wned** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

Mr1derlol

Website · Post by **TurboKA37** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

busing tables at a mid-high end resturant. hours suck, coworkers suck, and its hard work. but i make all under the table $4/hr + mad tips= quick money. i also work at a wood working shop that sells very expensive custom furniture. (they sell stuff to the queen of england and s*** like that) i just help out there by cleaning up, finishing furniture, moving wood around in the barns he has completly full of wood. doesnt pay too much but its a much more relaxing job than busing tables.

Post by **BB Turbo** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:58 pm

If you have anymore suggestions, keep them coming

Looking for a job, any suggestions?

Looking for a job, any suggestions?

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