Recession Proof Summer Jobs for Teenagers
Time is money and everyone has a limited amount of hours in each day. One dilemma facing people in recessionary times is deciding what the best use of their time is. People start doing more of their own work, relying less on hired help. A large percentage of people can’t afford, or choose not to spend money on lawn and outdoor services, yet find themselves pressed for time to tend to their own yard work. The solution often is hiring a reliable, affordable teenager. Teenagers can mow, mulch, remove weeds, trim bushes, water, tend to flower/vegetable gardens, plus other lawn-related jobs. Installing brick edging requires minimal skill and simple tools, such as a trowel, string and a shovel.
Outdoor home maintenance is a big opportunity for teenagers, especially when the importance of home value and upkeep is so critical. Services to offer could be everything from painting chain-link fences, sealing treated wood decks, sealing driveways to washing windows and screens. These are all simple jobs that improve the curb appeal of a home and are ideal jobs for teenagers.
During recessionary periods, people may pass on high-ticket entertainment, but local, community and sporting entertainment pick up. One thing people will pull their wallet out for is food and beverages at an event. Whether your town has youth sports, amateur events or various park and recreation facilities, concessions have to be manned and teenagers are usually the first choice to hire.
When school is out for the summer, finding quality and affordable child care poses a challenge for many families. Parents may be working more than one job, telecommuting and short on time. Being able to balance work demands with family demands opens up a huge job market for teenagers. People may restrict camps and extra-curriculum's to keep within a tighter budget, but they’re looking for assistance with their children. Responsible, flexible teenagers are in high demand during the summer. From part-time to full-time to ‘as needed,’ teenagers can lock in a summer job as a babysitter, nanny or driver to transport kids and do errands.
People feel better when their car is clean. It doesn’t matter if it’s an old car or a new one. Cars get dirty, sometimes trashed, and need to be cleaned. Car detailing is a great recession-proof summer job for teenagers. With a bucket, soap, rags, q-tips, spot remover for carpets, a toothbrush, a mid-size brush, and a spray cleaner, a hard-working teenager can be in business for the summer!
