Im looking for a job, got any ideas?

**DonVitoJr** · 05-09-10, 08:18 PM

Im looking for a job, im tired of sitting around at home not doing anything that i like to do (aside playing with you guys). Below is some info about me im find disclosing with you guys, please don't go spreading it around outside of the site w/o my permission.

16 years old
sophomore in High School (Howell Cheney Technical High School of CT)
major is CADD (prefer Mechanical drawings in 3D, can do it on 2D. No architectural skills)
Like to make custom computers (Not perfect on software issues or great at troubleshooting. Only know from experience, but i do know how to make a great computer)
Know a good amount of airsoft (guns, gear boxes, upgrades, etc...)
Boy Scout (Know a lot about camping, im a go-to guy for it)
Love shotgun shooting and shooting sports (Worked as a C.I.T at my summer camp at the shotgun range and have all shooting sports meritbadges. Working on NRA certification)
Like electronic stuff (I can find something your looking for)

If you got any job ideas let me know. I might say that i already looked there and got no openings, i'm not saying i didnt try yet and i dont like that idea. If you have any openings in the Hartford county of Connecticut let me know.

DonVito :4

**Panic** · 05-10-10, 03:52 PM

At your age you would be lucky to get something specialized, however look at internships for design studios, they always need CADD lackies. Aside from that your 16, look at any basic retailer, go to the mall, etc.. Are you in with the local air soft community? is there a storefront you could work at?

good luck

**DonVitoJr** · 05-10-10, 08:13 PM

My friend was going to open up an airsoft store where i live, but he decided to try out for the Border Patrol instead. I am thinking of opening up a store when i get the money and a college degree. Almost every basic retailer in CT wont hire me. The only places i found that are open is Babies R us, and i would not do so great there. I am looking at some internships at design studios, just need to find out where to start.

**Panic** · 05-10-10, 09:02 PM

Just look at all the places you could get to daily. Then contact them telling them your credentials and what you are interested in

**laggyNgroovy** · 05-10-10, 09:06 PM

Do you have an R.E.I. up there? or any sort of camping supply store?

Maaaaaan, then getting the employee discount on top of it, oh yeah

**CivilWars** · 05-10-10, 09:07 PM

Borrow dads mower and weedeater and go door to door.

**Cojiro** · 05-10-10, 09:08 PM

malls and fastfood places are probably your best bet at age 16

**DonVitoJr** · 05-10-10, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by laggyNgroovy

Do you have an R.E.I. up there? or any sort of camping supply store?

Maaaaaan, then getting the employee discount on top of it, oh yeah

We got E.M.S. but they dont know ANYTHING about what i know. I actually out smart them a lot and they dont take 16 year olds, even if they are Boy Scouts.

Originally Posted by CivilWars

Borrow dads mower and weedeater and go door to door.

Cant even take the damn mower off our property. Not going to work, nice try.

**rock_lobster** · 05-10-10, 09:12 PM

If you are just looking for a job not specifically suited to stick on your resume', I'd recommend working as some sort of server at a restaurant. You may have to be 18 to do that at most of them, but it wouldn't hurt to see. When I Was 16 I worked at a sonic, carhopping. I made minimum wage plus tips. During summers I would work 30 hours per week, get my $300 bi-weekly paycheck and another $600 in tip for the 2 weeks. Not bad for a 16 year old....especially since it's cash.

**moving-target** · 05-10-10, 09:17 PM

fast food joints
paper route
cleaning yards
baby sitting
gamestop (hell i'm 31 and i'd love to work there)
recycling stuff
house painting
dog walking
pizza delivery
just check your local paper and craigslist