It’s all about spending less than you earn when you’re young, when you’re old, and when you’re somewhere in between. The Budget Socialite is devoted to inspiring young socialites, and in this case, young socialites are those who want to begin working, legally, to earn extra income. The salary you earn can go a long way into making you even more frugal and therefore, richer. There’s no time like the present to make some money, so here’s how to get started when you’re young, but don’t yet know much about the law or balancing a budget.
So, how old do you have to be in order to begin working? Under Nevada law, the minimum working age in Nevada is:
- 12 – You can only work in non-hazardous jobs
- 14 – You can now work a complete job
- 15 – You may only work limited hours
- 16 – You may work any job with no restrictions
- 18 – You become an adult worker
The purpose for all the restrictions set forth is to protect minors from harsh labor laws. It’s important to know that you cannot work too many hours in a day, or too many days in a week. Doing so will result in serious consequences for the business for which you’re working.
The good news is that there are lots of legitimate places you can go to find work. Among your top options are fast food restaurants, grocery, convenience, and retail stores. Other opportunities involve working as a babysitter or dog-walker, or mowing lawns around your neighborhood. These jobs teach you about the responsibility of managing other’s property, plus you’re likely already familiar with all three. No one wants a neighbor kid that steals their dog or refuses to return a lawnmower unless you fork over $10. Did I mention that tip money you can receive for simply dog-sitting if the dog is already friendly?
As you can see, there’s plenty of work out there for teenagers. Don’t fall into the trap of sitting around doing nothing when you’re old enough to be out earning a little extra cash. Working is necessary to get by, and it’s fun in the process. Now you just need to learn how to balance that checkbook.