What are some ways to make money as a high school student? There are several different options, such as babysitting, dog walking, and part-time jobs at fast food restaurants. Many students at school want money to purchase things, so making money is basically a necessity. 

Babysitting is a fairly easy job to maintain, especially if you like handling young children and taking care of them. It’s also a great way to help out family, friends, and neighbors while gaining money and useful experience for the future. You likely have to demonstrate prior experience of babysitting and child care along with visibly showing that you’re a responsible person. Knowledge of CPR and first aid are very important to most families in need of a babysitter since it lets them know you’re able to take care of a child in case of an emergency. 

For dog walking and dog-sitting, a certification of any kind isn’t necessary but you need to be able to handle dogs safely for both short and long periods of time. A strong love for animals and a passion to care for them also plays a significant role in whether or not you’re suitable for taking care of dogs. Attention to detail and the ability to handle emergencies, such as injuries or sudden health issues, are good skills to have if you want to get hired for this kind of job.

The most common way to make money in high school, though, is from a part time job. Many students work at fast food restaurants and stores, like Five Below and Chick-fil-A. Chick-fil-A has a good work environment, emphasizes the importance of customer service, and offers training. In-N-Out also has good pay, flexible hours, and a good work environment as well. Some people may get hired at 16 or 17, but for odd jobs, you could probably only be 14 or 15 years old.

Overall, jobs are incredibly beneficial for high school students, no matter what job it is. It offers great opportunities to earn money, develop valuable and important life skills, and gain work experience for the future. Some of the skills that can develop from working as a high schooler include a better balance of time management, increased social skills, increased responsibility, and a better work ethic. 

Whether you choose to work odd jobs like dog-walking, babysitting, mowing lawns or real part-time jobs such as at small shops or fast food restaurants, it can be beneficial in the present and future. Gaining real-world experience and important skills are very important, and you might enjoy it.