Got a summer job!

[FishBaitThe2nd]

Finally got a way of making myself some money. For most of the summer, ill be a handy man for a construction company. Making decent money...the main thing im thinking when I get tired is "think of the money you get in the end, what kind of toys can you buy? New rod, tackle boxes, gear, maybe a bow..."

[Amx]

Congrats, rootbeer Make the most of it and do a good job and honest job.

[Mordalphus]

Congrats, I was a gopher for a couple summers... Get ready for the crap to get beat out of you every day! It ain't gravy, you're gonna WORK for that paycheck!

But that's how I paid for my first car!

[FishBaitThe2nd]

Im working a lot, and working hard! Definetly getting the crap beaten out of me, gets me ready for football I guess lol. Already put in 20 hours, in the last 2 days. I do my best, finished 3 jobs today. I wouldn't like it if someone did a half @* job on my property, so I wont do one on theres!

[natetreat]

Finally got a way of making myself some money. For most of the summer, ill be a handy man for a construction company. Making decent money...the main thing im thinking when I get tired is "think of the money you get in the end, what kind of toys can you buy? New rod, tackle boxes, gear, maybe a bow..."

Save up too. Start a savings account now, put 10% in it and don't touch it. That's what I did when I was your age, and it bought me my truck, my boat and I still have money growing for a house payment. Maybe it's a little grown up of me to say so, but you're never too young to be responsible.

[Bodofish]

Good for you kid! I'm proud of ya stepping up. I know you don't have everything handed to ya on a platter, silver or otherwise, I know it's tough when you see friends just get everything they want. Good for you taking the pressure off your grand parents!! I'm really proud of you for taking the big step!!

[strider43]

Good deal! Working for what you get will instill values like nothing else in your life will. Not to mention pride and good self esteem.

[FishBaitThe2nd]

Good for you kid! I'm proud of ya stepping up. I know you don't have everything handed to ya on a platter, silver or otherwise, I know it's tough when you see friends just get everything they want. Good for you taking the pressure off your grand parents!! I'm really proud of you for taking the big step!!

Thanks bodo! Much appreciated. 15 and working with construction..not bad

Nate, I like the way you think. I plan on saving up.

[racfish]

Good going FB 2nd. Its amazing what a little bit of spending money you make yourself will be fun to spend. Im sure the company you work for will be happy to have a working guy like you. Now I'll fish the south sound knowing FB will be working. Muahahaha

[FishBaitThe2nd]

Good going FB 2nd. Its amazing what a little bit of spending money you make yourself will be fun to spend. Im sure the company you work for will be happy to have a working guy like you. Now I'll fish the south sound knowing FB will be working. Muahahaha

LOL funny.
I was suppost to be out workin an hour and a half ago, boss calls and says, "lets wait and see if this rain passes through"

[FishBaitThe2nd]

Come August I wont be working much because of football starting

[gfakkema]

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[Bodofish]

From the sounds of it, he'll be a go-for. Good job for a kid. Get exposure to many aspects of the job with out actually getting fingers in harms way....

[racfish]

All those rules are just laws but never enforced.Like blabbing on the cell phone while driving,or texting. Those are laws but never enforced. Or no smoking within 25 feet of a storefront door. Its the law but never is it enforced.All those laws are whoppdee do laws but seldom enforced. WISHA mustve run out of money to enforce working rules. In this economy a job is a job. You do what you have to to stay alive. JMO.

[BentRod]

Nice work FB. Way to get a job to earn your toys and entertainment.

[DavidA]

Congrats from here as well. Another huge plus of doing a good job here .. greatly improved chances they will hire you next summer and great references, should you choose to work elsewhere. Best wishes!

[Toni]

All those rules are just laws but never enforced.Like blabbing on the cell phone while driving,or texting. Those are laws but never enforced. Or no smoking within 25 feet of a storefront door. Its the law but never is it enforced.All those laws are whoppdee do laws but seldom enforced. WISHA mustve run out of money to enforce working rules. In this economy a job is a job. You do what you have to to stay alive. JMO.

If there is enforcement looking it is enforced. I have seen it happen. Does it always happen, no. Just like working under the table. Sometimes they are caught.
How about the driving rules that they can't have anyone else in the car unless they are relatives even if they are over 21 or after 1am. They are enforced.

Getting a first job is hard for the young. Way to go FishBaitThe2nd!!!

[The Quadfather]

FYI:
All minors under 18 are prohibited from doing the following work in any industry

Prohibited duties in restaurants and delis and grocery stores
Operating meat slicers or powered bakery equipment such as a Hobart mixer.
Regular driving of motor vehicles to make deliveries, such as pizza delivery.
(No driving at all allowed for those 16 or under)
(See Administrative Policy - Driving by Minors in Non-Agricultural Jobs- ES.C.4.3) (52 KB PDF)
Driving a forklift.
Working at heights greater than 10 feet off the ground or floor level.
Loading, operating or unloading of paper balers and compactors.
Work in freezers and meat coolers in processing facilities.
Slaughtering, meat packing or food processing.
Working alone past 8 p.m. without supervision by someone 18 years or older who is on the premises at all times.

Prohibited duties in construction-related activities
Roofing - All work on or around a roof.
Working at heights greater than 10 feet off the ground.
Wrecking and demolition.
Elevators, hoists and cranes.
Flagging.
Trenching or excavating.
Boilers or in engine rooms.
Power-driven woodworking machines.
Earth-moving machines.
Explosives.
Mining.
* Note: Those who are 16 and older can perform certain tasks related to electrical work that are not otherwise prohibited. Information about the electrical trainee application can be obtained at the L&I Trades and Licensing Electrical Trainee Requirements Web page.


Other prohibited job duties
17-year-olds may drive only under very limited circumstances.
(See Administrative Policy - Driving by Minors in Non-Agricultural Jobs- ES.C.4.3) (52 KB PDF)
Firefighting.
Logging and sawmill work.
Selling candy, flowers, or other items to motorists on a public roadway.
Work performed more than 10 feet above ground or floor level.
Manufacturing of brick, tile and similar products.
Jobs where exposures require the use of respiratory protection or hearing protection.
Work in saunas or massage parlors.
Nurses' aide or nurses' assistant, unless the minor is in a state-certified program.
Jobs with possible exposure to bodily fluids, or radioactive and hazardous substances.
(See Administrative Policy - Bloodborne Pathogens and Minors - ES.C.4.2) (47 KB PDF)

For more details, see:

WAC 296-125-030 for Prohibited and Hazardous Employment for All Minors.


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Additional prohibited duties for minors under 16
Driving an automobile.
House-to-house sales.
Cooking and baking.
Operating or cleaning meat slicers.
Operating food processors.
Any power-driven machinery.
Construction.
Manufacturing.
Processing operations.
Public messenger.
Amusement parks.
Loading or unloading trucks.
Transportation, warehouse, storage and work around conveyors.
Ladders and scaffolds, including window washing.
Maintenance and repair in gas stations.

For more details, see:

WAC 296-125-033 for additional restrictions for those under 16.

I'm not sure I followed the point on that one...?
You gots a job.. you're working hard. Good for you!! Don't get caught up in the short sided spending. Sounds like you've only got until August, until football. Work hard, and at this early stage in life, maybe pick an end of summer item that you are saving for?? You don't have to start your retirement portfolio just yet. I'd pick an item, and shop in August, just prior to football.

[FishBaitThe2nd]

Ill be working a bit in August, but not as much as I am now, and thru July. During the school year ill be working on school breaks, (winter break, spring break), weekends, and any other days I have off.
10% of money earned, im putting to the side and not looking at it thinking "me", more so my future, and itll be used for emergencies only. The first time I get paid, Im gonna go buy me a new fly rod (mine broke), a tackle box, and a new hunting pack. After that, everything is going towards a cj5.
Im bringing in about $550 a week.

[racfish]

Ill be working a bit in August, but not as much as I am now, and thru July. During the school year ill be working on school breaks, (winter break, spring break), weekends, and any other days I have off.
10% of money earned, im putting to the side and not looking at it thinking "me", more so my future, andemer itll be used for emergencies only. The first time I get paid, Im gonna go buy me a new fly rod (mine broke), a tackle box, and a new hunting pack. After that, everything is going towards a cj5.
Im bringing in about $550 a week.

Emergencies only???? Darn it I ran out of shrimps or darn it I dont have eggs left. Dont forget about Girlfriends too. LOL. All are emergencies!!!!!! Just teasing you. Good luck FB.