Many teenagers are looking for an opportunity to earn some money in parallel with their studies, in order to be a little freer or not to strain their parents with their financial needs. By law, between the ages of sixteen and eighteen, you can work for a very limited time. However, even under such conditions, you can earn pocket money.
Official restrictions
The Labor Code of Russia contains a number of special benefits and guarantees for minors. Labor legislation takes into account the fact that adolescents enter into an employment relationship with an employer for the first time without having any obvious work experience. In this regard, they need special health protection and the creation of special conditions for labor safety. Thus, the code clearly regulates the working hours of adolescents.
Working hours for adolescents 14-15 years old:
- on vacation days: no more than 5 hours a day, no more than 24 hours a week;
- on study days: no more than 2, 5 hours a day, no more than 12 hours a week.
Teenagers 16-18 years old:
- on vacation days: no more than 7 hours a day, no more than 35 hours a week;
- on study days: no more than 4 hours a day, no more than 17.5 hours a week.
Keep in mind that many employers do not like to register minors according to the rules, since it is very expensive for them.
In addition, according to Russian law, persons under the age of 18 are prohibited from engaging in activities that may cause deterioration in moral, physical and psychological conditions or harm their health. Of course, adolescents are not hired in places where they need to make quick decisions and deal with hazardous substances.
The most popular ways to make money
Posting advertising leaflets
Even teenagers at the age of 14 are hired for this job. It is not paid very generously, but it does not require special skills. As a rule, such work is easy to find and close to home.
Distribution of flyers and advertisements
Another fairly popular type of work for teenagers, which also does not require certain skills. However, such work is easier for self-confident people with a bit of charm, since even momentary interactions with people can be a serious test for squeezed or shy people.
You shouldn't count on big money when looking for a job without certain skills.
Cleaner
You can try to get a job in a cafe or other establishment as a cleaner. Washing the floor, wiping dust off surfaces - this work can be done at any age.
Public catering
A fast food cafe is a great place to work if you are young and energetic. Of course, you will have to sweat on it and give all your best, but this work also brings money quite normal for a teenager. Payment in some cafes is hourly, which is very convenient for schoolchildren who combine work with study.
Courier work
Working as a courier is a good option for teenagers. This work will allow you to explore the city well, and in the warm season it can even be enjoyable. However, you need to understand that courier work is pretty exhausting.
Internet
The option of making money on the Internet is becoming more and more popular. If everything is in order with literacy, you can try yourself in the field of copywriting. If you have basic knowledge in programming and web design, you can start making simple websites to order.
Network marketing
Selling cosmetics through catalogs is a great activity not only for girls, but also for guys who have charm. This kind of work pays well. Earnings depend solely on the teenager himself and his ability to convince a person to make a particular purchase. That is why competent speech and neat appearance are useful for this work.
