Summer is upon us, and it's that time of year for the kids who are out of school to get a job. And while the lousy minimum wage jobs that are available to kids these don't won't really allow them to save up for anything except maybe a busted Kia from Craigslist, a kid can still dream.
Admittedly, the landscape of summer jobs have changed substantially since back in my day. For example, all retail locations are pretty much closing up shop. And it was with that in mind that I decided to write this post for the few high school TLO readers we have out there. Your mom may be yelling at you to get off your ass, turn off the X-Box and get a job, but rest assured that I'll help you find it.
1. Ranch Hand at the Pioneer Woman's Ranch
I've seen enough episodes of Ree's show to know that she always has her kids out there doing work to earn their meals. However, I would bet $20 and a round of shots that her kids are only outside doing work when the TV show cameras are around. That's why Ree would gladly hire a kid to come do the work her children don't normally do anyway. Though, beware. You're more likely to get paid in casseroles and sheet cakes than in the money the government pays her family to let wild horses walk around the land.