How to make money

[needmorecowbell]

I am saving for a saltwater aquarium and it is a 30 gal aquarium. I just made a 10 gallon sump with no plumbing, overflow, or intake. I have a reef capable light. I would like a soft coral aquarium. I would like to setup in october. I am only 14 and was wondering if you knew any ways of making money. I already babysit for 2$ an hour :/ I can't cut grass or shovel leaves or rake leaves. There is someone who already is doing that in my neighborhood. Any advice would be great.

 

[mfdrookie516]

Have you asked your parents if they would consider an allowance if you do certain extra chores every week? I grew up on a farm, so there was always something to do.

 

[JOMA]

just because other people cut lawns and rake leaves doesnt mean you cant. go a little cheaper than the other person, people will go with the cheapest option (you)

 

[needmorecowbell]

I guess but they are my friends. I really would like to do something other than that. If I am forced I will but I asked my mom if I rebuilt the cinderblock garden holder she would buy some items for the tank. She said yes. It will be so hard because it is a few thousand pounds of dirt and rock. I will have to completely redo it. I would still need more money though maybe like 200$+ for the supplies I don't have. ( ro filter, skimmer, sand, rock, etc)

 

[mfdrookie516]

hey, if they're your friends, see if they need some help. Split the profit 60/40. That way they get more, but not a whole lot more. You guys could make a little business out of it. If I were to ever get to the point where I couldn't mow my yard on my own, I'd definitely hire kids that needed the money to do fun stuff over a big business... as long as they took it seriously.

 

[XxVooDooxX]

hey, if they're your friends, see if they need some help. Split the profit 60/40. That way they get more, but not a whole lot more. You guys could make a little business out of it. If I were to ever get to the point where I couldn't mow my yard on my own, I'd definitely hire kids that needed the money to do fun stuff over a big business... as long as they took it seriously.

+1 I would do the same

 

[Jason7894561230]

I know how you feel when you want something but you have to save for it. I sometimes wash my mum and dad's car for some cash when id like something

 

[needmorecowbell]

I will ask them but there really isn't much to cut or shovel or rake in pennsylvania right now. I might ask people who own aquariums in my neighborhood if I could do pwc for them if they supply the conditioner for like 10$ a month.. Good idea?

 

[XxVooDooxX]

Great idea!

Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium

 

[Rosenweiss]

Depends. =] A lot of people, like myself, find the enjoyment in doing the work of the hobby, not just in watching the results. More satisfying that way.

 

[mfdrookie516]

I'd do it based on size... You're looking at a lot of work on a bigger tank. I'd say $10 for 40g or less, $15 for 75g or less, $25 for anything over 75g.

 

[needmorecowbell]

They have 10 or 20 gal aquariums. I will have to ask him If he wants me to. Luckily he's next door

 

[Rosenweiss]

I wish I was still 14, then I wouldn't actually have to apply for summer jobs. ._.

 

[needmorecowbell]

I want to apply for a job. There aren't many that hire at 15 though.

 

[Rosenweiss]

Yeah, that's true... best of luck to you! You can work at McDonalds or Chik fil a, though. Those both hire at 15.

 

[Jason7894561230]

I am getting a job in a few weeks (Im 14 then) and am really excited i dont see why people dont hire young people to work for them. Then again America is a whole different country to Australia

 

[Rosenweiss]

I dunno, America probably thinks kids are a liability. XD

 

[needmorecowbell]

I wish I lived in Australia... Is minimum wage different?

 

[mandy2936]

Just throwing this idea out there... Do any of your neighbors have dogs? You do a little walking for them. Or, at least let them know your interested, and they will go to you next time they need a pet sitter if they go away for a long weekend or something.

Sent from my iPod touch using the AA app

 

[toddnbecka]

Go into business for yourself washing cars, maybe do interior cleaning/detailing too.
Watch craiglist for a good deal on a used setup, much less expensive than buying new.