In this article you can read all about holiday jobs for young people, legal rules, tips and ideas for a fun holiday job. A must read for young people aged 15 – 17 who are looking for a summer job to earn some nice pocket money.
Before you know it, it's summer vacation again. For some this means a wonderful holiday abroad, for others trips in our own country and just enjoy. However, there are also plenty of young people who are looking for a summer job for some extra pocket money. Ideal to be able to buy or save nice things with this. In this article you can read everything about holiday jobs for young people, with the legal rules regarding holiday jobs, tips and ideas for a fun holiday job. Look for fun holiday work and earn your own money
Children up to the age of 15 are considered children under Dutch law and are only allowed to do light work. Light activities include, for example:babysitting for family/acquaintances and walking folders. Newspaper district is not allowed at this age, because it is too heavy.
Doing light work in a store (not standing behind the cash register) is also allowed. Helping with the household (only light work), helping on a farm or riding school and picking fruit and vegetables (only under strict conditions).
From the age of 15, a minor may look for a real holiday job. However, there are legal rules attached to this, which every employer must adhere to. For example, a 15-year-old is not allowed to do heavy lifting or pulling. 15-year-olds are allowed to deliver newspapers. This also includes evening and morning newspapers, but the employer must have permission from one of the parents for this.
In principle, 16 and 17-year-olds are allowed to perform all activities, with the exception of activities involving (highly) toxic substances.
'Under all circumstances, employers must take the employee's age into account, so that they do not exceed the maximum working time and also get enough rest.' (Source:arboonline.net)
Further information can be found online at:www.arboonline .nl
Of course you will not be the only one who wants to have a nice holiday job when the holidays are over. That is why it is advisable to look for a nice holiday job well in advance. You can do this by going to shops in your area and inquiring about possible holiday jobs. But you can also check at school whether information is available.
– Via the internet you have the opportunity to look at all the holiday jobs available in your area.
– Employment agencies can in principle also help and advise you if there are any uncertainties. Definitely worth walking into an employment agency and getting information about holiday jobs.
– Look at the advertisements that hang at supermarkets! Especially during the holidays, young people are often sought to help with small jobs.
– Do you find it a bit scary to go somewhere alone? Then go and look for a nice holiday job with your (best) friend. Perhaps there is someone who can use two big holiday helpers and you can earn money together. That not only makes it more fun, but also much more enjoyable.
– Never just accept business and offers. Always discuss it with your parents first. Maybe they have other ideas or can help you find a nice summer job.
– If you are looking for a summer job, make sure you leave a good impression. Wear appropriate clothes, not too much make-up, don't let your phone distract you and appear interested (without being too curious).
If you really have to apply, prepare well. Think about general questions that come up as standard during a job interview, such as:
– Why do you want to work there?
– What is your motivation to look for a summer job?
– What do you think we expect from you?
Just a few questions you can expect . Do you want to know more about how to apply? There are countless sites on the net with tips.
– Keep in mind that you will not earn too much, especially in the 13-15 age group. So don't see your summer job as a way to bring in a lot of extra money. See it rather as an opportunity to gain some work experience, to be busy in a fun way and to earn a little extra money.
With the above tips in mind, you can now start looking for a nice holiday job. Here are some ideas:
– When people go on vacation, they need someone to look after their pets. You can put up advertisements in the supermarket in which you offer yourself as a pet sitter (perhaps even at your home, if your parents allow it)
– Check with your area if someone is looking for a sitter (also ask friends and family)
– Cleaning porches can pay off
– Go wash and clean cars near you
– Maybe you can help older people with shopping (not too much and too heavy) at a discount small fee
– You can make agreements with your parents that you will do certain work at home, for which they will pay you
– You can always earn money online:there are online children's panels (fill in surveys), click sites where you get money for every mail (read the conditions carefully)
It's been a while, but when I was a bit younger I also had several summer jobs. For example, I once offered myself as a babysitter for animals and I got a wonderful summer job. I had to stay at an elderly lady's house when she went to work to look after her dog. The dog did not have to be walked, I was allowed to take food and drink. Sometimes I was paid extra and had a whole house available where I could enjoy watching TV, reading a book, lazing in the sun, etc. A real dream job.
I also looked after the daughter of an acquaintance. And I was a babysitter for a boy following an advertisement I saw in a supermarket.
For one summer (and after that too) I worked together with a friend at an old drugstore. There we went to fabric and sometimes help to furnish the shop window nicely.
I didn't get rich from all these jobs, but I did gain experience. And despite working, I was still able to enjoy my holiday sufficiently.
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