Recession Proof Jobs for Teens
Despite current hard economic times, there are jobs out there for teens that are considered recession-proof.
Some jobs are always needed and are available. For example, parents will need babysitters to watch their young children, especially when they must work longer hours or if they must retain two jobs to make ends meet or even if a couple wants to go out to dinner or the movies once in a while. Whatever the reason and whether in a good or poor economy, babysitting remains a recession-proof jobs for teens looking for work. Another perk babysitting is that you get paid right away and do not have to wait for a check.
When young children are finished with school for the summer, many parents want them to keep up their studies and/or knowledge base. Even during a tough economy, parents will find the extra money to make sure their kids are tutored in various subject areas. One of the great things about tutoring is that it is another one of those cash and carry jobs. You do not have to wait a week to get your "paycheck" but you get the monetary reward right away.
In May through September there are seldom enough landscape and garden workers to provide landscaping, yard work and garden maintenance. There is an old saying that "If you learn to dig a hole, you will have a job forever." If you do not mind hard physical work, landscaping and garden maintenance may be the right recession-proof job for you. In this rough economy where people often work long hours and sometimes two jobs, working in landscaping may be the perfect job for you. A great way to get jobs is word of mouth throughout your neighborhood and also to go to garden centers or places like Home Depot or Lowe's with some references and leave your name for customers to contact you.
As with Helium.com there are other places that constantly look for writers to publish all sorts of content for online readers and for various business partners and if you write well and publish articles on several different sites, you might make quite a bit of income from your writing, plus you will be able to pad your resume for future work as a professional writer and/or a job with a publisher.
There are always jobs available for a lifeguard during the summer months. Staying cool by swimming always is a solution for parents and their children to stay cool while having fun. The important thing to remember is that you will need a Red Cross Swimming Certificate and training in CPR; sometimes you can get them from the prospective employer in a training program. However, being a lifeguard is a desirable and sought after summer job, so there will be a lot of competition for these jobs. Still, by applying quickly for several positions at different public and private pools or at an ocean retreat, you will increase your odds for success.
While the purpose of a summer job usually is to make money; however, do not overlook the long-term benefits of becoming an intern or a volunteer. Especially if you want to go to college, or perhaps go to a better or more reputable university, very often the admissions process will look for dedicated students who have had volunteer or intern experience working for the community or business. Many times the university administration prefers such a student over one who has not provided any community services or who has not been in an internship program.
In closing, while during a recession or depressed economy jobs may be more competitive and more difficult to obtain, never lose sight of the fact that there are many recession-proof positions around. Lastly, you can always start your own little summer business to earn some summer spending money, perhaps mowing lawns or performing handyman jobs around your neighborhood. If you remain persistent, there will be something available for you.
