Summer Jobs for Teens

LIforrelaxin · 04-15-2010, 01:57 PM

The biggest advice for anyone looking for seasonal employment in the area during the summer, is to start looking early. Some place take applications in the fall for the following summer. Jo Jo's Country store take this tactic, or at least did. The other thing that helps is to get to know some of the local business owners. Having a personal in, is a big advantage too.

Last but not least, maybe teach your kids a lesson in owning their own business. Depending on their ages, there are many things they could do. Their is a lot of money to be made by an industrious teenager and a lawn mower.
Unfortunately these days you do want to make sure there business model includes liability ins.

BroadHopper · 04-15-2010, 02:02 PM

Had a job fair last weekend. I went and expected a lot of teenagers. To my surprise there were a lot of 50's and up who are retired or laid off.

I think there will be a lot of competition with the current economy. Where is FLL?

With a job fair last weekend the kids better start early!

Channel Pirate · 04-15-2010, 03:44 PM

If your kids speak broken english and don't mind minimum wage they would have no problem finding summer employment at the Lake

fatlazyless · 04-16-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

I think there will be a lot of competition with the current economy. Where is FLL?

Working in a Hannaford's...I'd probably loose my temper when someone doesn't immediately know what they want to purchase, and smack the customer over the head with a loaf of bread, or something.

What I want to do is to become an ice road trucker and drive a 20-wheeler big rig Kenworth with a Cat 575-hp double turbo-charged diesel, haul'n an overload tanker 15000-gal diesel fuel, out over the frozen salt water ice up north of the Canadian arctic circle.

Work'n at Hannaford's-Meredith couldn't compare to that!

jmen24 · 04-16-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Working in a Hannaford's...I'd probably loose my temper when someone doesn't immediately know what they want to purchase, and smack the customer over the head with a loaf of bread, or something.

Work'n at Hannaford's-Meredith couldn't compare to that!

Less, reading your description of what you would be like working at Hannaford's made me laugh, because it brought a memory back.

You might do the shopping world a favor FLL.

When I was an assitant at MB in high school, I got a friend of mine a job with me in the front end baggin' and shaggin', this was not his preferred style of work. Well about two weeks into his employment on a Saturday afternoon (very busy) he started bagging a customers order. Part way through that order the customer stopped him and barked at him that she wanted paper not plastic and demanded that he remove the items from that plastic and put them into paper bags. He started in on removing the items from one bag, stopped looked at the customer, told her where to go, turned around and walked out the door. Never came back. Boy I was mad at him at the time for doing that, cause I got it from my manager, but we still laugh about it whenever it comes up. I would be willing to bet that that woman does not speak to people in that type of position anymore.

My wife brings home stories of people running her over in carts, pinning her against cases, then giving her a blank stare and walking off. Had a guy knock over a complete display of food in her department last week with one of the powered carts and kicked the product out of the way so that he could proceed with his shopping.

BroadHopper · 04-16-2010, 03:56 PM

Worked at the old Star during the 70's. Certainly have my share of rude customers and 'gleefully' give in to their demands.

Sometimes a demand is a tough one to swallow. Like the old lady that always tell you to: 'Put them all in one bag, but down make it too heavy'.

I've also met some of the nicest customers. My favorite was the wife of Capt. Goodhue. She was a sweetheart.

WinnDixie · 04-17-2010, 11:08 AM

[QUOTE=BroadHopper;124699]Worked at the old Star during the 70's. Certainly have my share of rude customers and 'gleefully' give in to their demands. :rolleye
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Wow...I shopped at Star all the time in the 70's...I'm sure you bagged groceries for me...I gotta say ,wouldn't have occured to me to complain...about bagging! Remember how it was all those big brown paper bags then, too? Lord, I am OLD!! Star was in its heyday then...busy place and I kind of miss it! One thing I noticed lately (maybe not so much right now, but three or four years ago when I visited) was that there were A LOT of people from Europe bagging groceries at places like Shaw's in Gilford. I wonder if they are still competing with local teens for jobs?

WinnDixie · 04-17-2010, 11:56 AM

Had to get back on because I thought of something awful...did you guys get tips back then at Star for helping one out with groceries?? Do I owe you a bundle?? Because I sure the heck didn't think of it back then...or probably have much $$ left when I exited the store anyhow! Am I one of those cheapskates who didn't tip?? Yikes!

Rinkerfam · 04-17-2010, 12:10 PM

It's gonna be tough for teens this summer all over. The unemployment rate for their demographic is 20%.

jmen24 · 04-19-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Worked at the old Star during the 70's. Certainly have my share of rude customers and 'gleefully' give in to their demands.

Sometimes a demand is a tough one to swallow. Like the old lady that always tell you to: 'Put them all in one bag, but down make it too heavy'.

I've also met some of the nicest customers. My favorite was the wife of Capt. Goodhue. She was a sweetheart.

Broadhopper, 100% correct, so many more nice folks met doing a job like that, than the stories I shared. Most folks are get in, get out and move on.

fatnoah · 04-19-2010, 08:53 AM

I worked at Funspot for a couple summers and it was a pretty decent place to work. Since I was a local, I already knew a number of my co-workers, but there were also a fair number of here-for-the-summer types that worked there as well. I definitely liked it better than working for Hannaford.

Pineedles · 04-19-2010, 12:07 PM

I worked summers at Robbins in Centre Harbor, and the nice thing was I commuted with my 14' Sears aluminium boat with the 14 hp Scott engine getting me there in no time. If you are going to be on the lake, see if kids can find a job that lets them commute by boat. Maybe one of the marinas that need kids to detail boats, pump gas, etc. That way you won't have to drive them to work.

LIforrelaxin · 04-19-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jmen24

My wife brings home stories of people running her over in carts, pinning her against cases (the red coat she wares apparently is not bright enough), then giving her a blank stare and walking off. Had a guy knock over a complete display of food in her department last week with one of the powered carts and kicked the product out of the way so that he could proceed with his shopping.

As society continues to progress down the selfish, me first attitude path that it is going down. Stories like this will be more and more common place. People don't stop to think anymore. They just want to get on with their agenda and the dam with anyone else.

I believe that on a whole, people are getting more and more inconsiderate and rude.

Redwing · 04-19-2010, 02:44 PM

For the three summers that I worked at the Old Country Store in Moultonboro, I commuted in my 14' Sea Nymph aluminum boat (which we still use today), with an 8 hp Evinrude, and docked it at Lees Mills, where we had our car parked and I drove to work. Much shorter commute than driving all around into town. I spent my lunch hours in my boat in middle of lake, sun bathing, reading, and floating with the loons. Those were the days, my friends!

offmycloud · 04-19-2010, 04:55 PM

Have them get a job at a gas dock. I did when I was thirteen (Arey's) and it was a lot of fun. If you have boys they will meet lots of chicks. I would not let my daughter work at a gas dock as they will meet too many guys.

Another good job that teaches them about hard work is bussing tables or dishwashing. Again, not a good job for daughters for the same reason above.

A girls' camp counselor is probably the only decent job for girls available. You have to limit their exposure to the public.

04-15-2010, 01:57 PM	#1
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,927 Thanks: 1,058 Thanked 902 Times in 532 Posts	The biggest advice for anyone looking for seasonal employment in the area during the summer, is to start looking early. Some place take applications in the fall for the following summer. Jo Jo's Country store take this tactic, or at least did. The other thing that helps is to get to know some of the local business owners. Having a personal in, is a big advantage too. Last but not least, maybe teach your kids a lesson in owning their own business. Depending on their ages, there are many things they could do. Their is a lot of money to be made by an industrious teenager and a lawn mower. Unfortunately these days you do want to make sure there business model includes liability ins. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

04-15-2010, 02:02 PM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,617 Thanks: 3,247 Thanked 1,115 Times in 801 Posts	Meredith Hannafords Had a job fair last weekend. I went and expected a lot of teenagers. To my surprise there were a lot of 50's and up who are retired or laid off. I think there will be a lot of competition with the current economy. Where is FLL? With a job fair last weekend the kids better start early! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

04-15-2010, 03:44 PM	#3
Channel Pirate Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weirs Beach (full time) Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Summer Job's If your kids speak broken english and don't mind minimum wage they would have no problem finding summer employment at the Lake

04-16-2010, 03:56 PM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,617 Thanks: 3,247 Thanked 1,115 Times in 801 Posts	Star Market in Gilford Worked at the old Star during the 70's. Certainly have my share of rude customers and 'gleefully' give in to their demands. Sometimes a demand is a tough one to swallow. Like the old lady that always tell you to: 'Put them all in one bag, but down make it too heavy'. I've also met some of the nicest customers. My favorite was the wife of Capt. Goodhue. She was a sweetheart. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

04-17-2010, 11:08 AM	#7
WinnDixie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 239 Thanks: 44 Thanked 75 Times in 17 Posts	De ja vu! [QUOTE=BroadHopper;124699]Worked at the old Star during the 70's. Certainly have my share of rude customers and 'gleefully' give in to their demands. :rolleye __________________________________________________ _ Wow...I shopped at Star all the time in the 70's...I'm sure you bagged groceries for me...I gotta say ,wouldn't have occured to me to complain...about bagging! Remember how it was all those big brown paper bags then, too? Lord, I am OLD!! Star was in its heyday then...busy place and I kind of miss it! One thing I noticed lately (maybe not so much right now, but three or four years ago when I visited) was that there were A LOT of people from Europe bagging groceries at places like Shaw's in Gilford. I wonder if they are still competing with local teens for jobs?

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04-17-2010, 11:56 AM	#8
WinnDixie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 239 Thanks: 44 Thanked 75 Times in 17 Posts	Hey BroadHopper! Had to get back on because I thought of something awful...did you guys get tips back then at Star for helping one out with groceries?? Do I owe you a bundle?? Because I sure the heck didn't think of it back then...or probably have much $$ left when I exited the store anyhow! Am I one of those cheapskates who didn't tip?? Yikes!

04-17-2010, 12:10 PM	#9
Rinkerfam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	It's gonna be tough for teens this summer all over. The unemployment rate for their demographic is 20%. __________________ Education is hanging around 'til you've caught on - Frost

04-19-2010, 08:53 AM	#11
fatnoah Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I worked at Funspot for a couple summers and it was a pretty decent place to work. Since I was a local, I already knew a number of my co-workers, but there were also a fair number of here-for-the-summer types that worked there as well. I definitely liked it better than working for Hannaford.

04-19-2010, 12:07 PM	#12
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,549 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	I worked summers at Robbins in Centre Harbor, and the nice thing was I commuted with my 14' Sears aluminium boat with the 14 hp Scott engine getting me there in no time. If you are going to be on the lake, see if kids can find a job that lets them commute by boat. Maybe one of the marinas that need kids to detail boats, pump gas, etc. That way you won't have to drive them to work.

04-19-2010, 02:44 PM	#14
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	Also commuted to work by boat For the three summers that I worked at the Old Country Store in Moultonboro, I commuted in my 14' Sea Nymph aluminum boat (which we still use today), with an 8 hp Evinrude, and docked it at Lees Mills, where we had our car parked and I drove to work. Much shorter commute than driving all around into town. I spent my lunch hours in my boat in middle of lake, sun bathing, reading, and floating with the loons. Those were the days, my friends!

04-19-2010, 04:55 PM	#15
offmycloud Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago IL and Moultonborough Posts: 165 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Have them get a job at a gas dock. I did when I was thirteen (Arey's) and it was a lot of fun. If you have boys they will meet lots of chicks. I would not let my daughter work at a gas dock as they will meet too many guys. Another good job that teaches them about hard work is bussing tables or dishwashing. Again, not a good job for daughters for the same reason above. A girls' camp counselor is probably the only decent job for girls available. You have to limit their exposure to the public.