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Weekend Vocational Jobs?

I'm looking for vocational jobs I can do on weekends. I'm in high school and want to earn some money without interfering with my studies. Any ideas for jobs that offer weekend shifts?

a year ago

Sure, there are many jobs that offer weekend shifts that could be suitable for a high school student. Here are a few ideas:

Retail jobs: Many retail stores need extra hands on the weekends when they're the busiest. You could work as a cashier, a sales assistant, or a stock room associate. Retail jobs also often provide the opportunity to earn commission on top of your hourly wage, which can be a nice bonus.

Restaurant jobs: Restaurants and fast food chains are usually busy on weekends and need extra staff. Positions could include server, host/hostess, food runner, or busser.

Tutoring: If you excel in a particular subject, you could offer tutoring services on weekends. You could tutor younger students or your peers. And this not just helps you earn but also reinforces your understanding of the subject.

Babysitting: Many parents need babysitters for weekend evenings. If you like kids and have some experience taking care of them, this could be a good option.

Lawn care service: If you don't mind physical work, a lot of homeowners seek help with lawn care and gardening, especially on weekends.

Most weekend jobs will require no or little experience and offer on-the-job training. And remember, any job you take not only helps you earn money, but it also helps you develop work ethic and gain professional experience. Good luck with your job search!

a year ago

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