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There are many good teenage summer jobs it all depends on your age and your talents . Of course you need to add to this , if you want to actually gain work experience for a future career say , earn plenty of money or just earn some pocket money and have a laugh into the bargain .

SUPERMARKETS - In England you have to be at least sixteen to work at a supermarket I think , older if you want to work unsocial or night hours . The advantage with these jobs is they are pretty stress free . Some are physically tiring but most only employ for part-time hours . You can stay on a bank of holiday workers and get preference each holiday if you want to.

FACTORY WORK - Most of these jobs are a bit mundane and boring but the pay can be good . I had a factory job during my school holidays when I was sixteen and although it was hard work it was fun . The other staff were a riot and very kind and thoughtful .

CINEMAS - often take on seasonal part-time workers . The pay here may not be so good but there will probably be perks .

FAST FOOD CHAINS - These usually provide uniforms and pay reasonable rates . They can be hot and smelly places to work but you will meet lots of other teenagers here and that can be fun .

BEACH AND RESORT WORK - If you are lucky enough to work near a resort or beach you may be able to get work hiring deckchairs , selling ice creams , waiting tables or similar work . These jobs I would say are the best . The pay may not be so good but you will get tips and probably be able to be outside enjoying the sun .

The possibilities are endless as hospitals , shops , garages , leisure centres , museums and many more employ summer teenage staff . A lot depends on what you want to earn , where your interests lie and how old you are . Work may be more limited for the 13-16 year old . There are always paper delivery rounds though .

Many of these temporary jobs will stand you in good stead in later life and show you a little of the real world . If you end up when you are an aduult with a good career , you will at least have some idea what ordinary folk have to do to earn a living .

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