Think Outside the Box UNCONVENTIONAL SUMMER JOBS FOR TEENS
friends, and family. Most professional petsitting and housesitting services require their sitters to be over 18, but Care.com allows teens 14–17 to register as “Teen Providers” with parental consent. Depending on where you live and how much experience your teen has, they can expect to earn $15–30 per visit, and they may be able to ask for more to stay overnight. Help your teen get the word out by posting on social media. Most importantly, keep your teen safe by helping them screen clients and teaching them what information to share. Summer jobs are a great way for teens to earn extra cash and learn responsibility. The next time your teen asks you for money to go to the movies, encourage them to earn some spending cash of their own. Who knows? They might actually treat you to a movie sometime!
form of cash or gift cards. Teens can also preview up-and-coming music as reviewers on Slice the Pie. Sites like these require quite a bit of work for a relatively small wage, but they can be the perfect first job for a child who wants to try earning a few bucks for the first time. Teens under the age of 18 will require parental consent. VIRTUAL STOREFRONTS If your child has a flare for arts, crafts, or anything else DIY, encourage them to set up an Etsy shop. There are no membership fees, and after Etsy’s 3.5 percent cut, sellers receive their profits via PayPal. Minors age 13–17 must have a parent or legal guardian manage their Etsy account. PETSITTING AND HOUSESITTING If your teen is trustworthy and responsible, there’s no reason they can’t work for neighbors,
As your teen becomes more independent, they may be interested in getting a summer job. Whether they want to save up for a big purchase or just have some extra spending money, summer jobs can solidify the importance of hard work and responsibility for your child. Plus, the earlier your teen starts, the sooner they can learn how to manage their money. Fast-food restaurants and clothing stores are popular first jobs, but encourage your teen to think outside the box and try one of these creative money-making opportunities. ONLINE SURVEYS AND REVIEWS Companies are eager for consumer feedback, and they are willing to pay for it. Sites like Swagbucks and MySurvey offer members the opportunity to complete tasks like taking surveys, writing reviews, and watching videos to redeem rewards in the
CASE STUDY
DRIVER CUT OFF FHP, SWERVED, AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ON I-75
RESULT: The state dismissed the DUI.
sobriety exercises, which he refused. He also refused to submit to a breathalyzer to measure his breath alcohol content. We were retained to represent the defendant, who could lose his job as well as high-level security clearances should he be convicted of DUI. Immediately after being hired, we discovered there were a few issues with this case — mainly an improper stop, as well as issues with the roadsides, implied consent warnings, and Miranda warnings. We wrote a motion to suppress to challenge the evidence. On the day of trial, the State dismissed the DUI.
Facts: At 8 p.m., the defendant was driving home from his job in Medley to his home in Pembroke Pines and was attempting to merge onto I-75 from the Grattigny Parkway when he cut off a sergeant with the Florida Highway Patrol. After cutting off the FHP and swerving, the defendant was asked to pull over. Upon making contact with the defendant, the FHP observed watery, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and an odor of alcohol coming from the defendant’s breath. FHP requested the defendant perform
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