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I'm 16, but not in school (It's a whole story) I really need money so I can move out as soon as possible, so I REALLY need to get hired. I do have a job but I don't get paid a ton, and don't get alot of hours. I applied and got hired after Christmas (around march).

I want to work at a retail place, or a cinema (i work in food rn) But I know A LOT of teens apply over school holidays, then quit for back to school.

I've seen a few hiring signs around, but my question is: Should I apply now, or after the school holidays?? And when will i be more likely to get hired???

Thank you in advance :)))

I know you can't leave stuff overnight, but is it okay for a few hours?? I work and am at uni during the day, plus I have to catch a few busses, and walk a lot between platforms. My bag is heavy enough, plus my laptop bag, a jacket, and a gym bag it'll be too much to carry around, and a pain to store at work. My gym is pretty close to the first bus I catch. So can I go in, drop my bag in a locker, then come back to work out at like 6pm?? (If it matters, my location is 24hrs, and I'm in Australia)

Thank you in advance!! :)

I'm 16, and looking for a second job (I only got my current job, because I kinda knew the manger lol). I'm going to apply for places next week, but I'm super lost on what to put, for those sections.

I really struggle talking about myself, and it almost feels like "bragging" so it's been really difficult to try and write that while part.

I work at a donut place, and mainly serve customers. But i make stuff like coffees and shakes, and I also go and get ingredients from the shop, or down at storage. I cover alot of shifts, or get asked to stay back to help. I also like talking to people, and i feel like i can start/hold converstion pretty well. And im free all day, all week. (Also my manger said I can put her down as a reference)

I'm not sure how I'm suposed to write all that in a "marketable" way, so I'm more likely to get hired. (And im really desperate for a second and third job rn, so I really need it to look good lol)

I'd really apreciate any help, ideas or tips!! Thank you so much in advance :)))

I'm 16, and looking for a second job (I only got my current job, because I kinda knew the manger lol). I'm going to apply for places next week, but I'm super lost on what to put, for those sections.

I really struggle talking about myself, and it almost feels like "bragging" so it's been really difficult to try and write that while part.

I work at a donut place, and mainly serve customers. But i make stuff like coffees and shakes, and I also go and get ingredients from the shop, or down at storage. I cover alot of shifts, or get asked to stay back to help. I also like talking to people, and i feel like i can start/hold converstion pretty well. And im free all day, all week. (Also my manger said I can put her down as a reference)

I'm not sure how I'm suposed to write all that in a "marketable" way, so I'm more likely to get hired. (And im really desperate for a second and third job rn, so I really need it to look good lol)

I'd really apreciate any help, ideas or tips!! Thank you so much in advance :)))

So for context, I am currently 16, but my parents are insanely controlling. I'm not allowed to go to school, not allowed friends, not allowed to join any clubs/activities. (I go to the gym, and stay pretty fit, but even then they aren't happy about that lol).

I've always LOVED the idea of playing beach volleyball. It looks like SO much fun. I used to live near a beach, and I would watch people play all the time. And when the Olympics are on, it's the only thing I'll watch lol.

It just looks like so much fun. I don't know why I'm so keen on it, but I've always wanted to be a part of it. Idk if its the fact it's at the beach, or the constant speed, jumping, and movement, and overall fast pace (I have ADHD and am constantly told to "slow down") I just know I want to do it, you know?

I want to play so fcking badly. I've showed my parents countless teams and clubs, all under 18s, and girls only. And the answer is always "we'll see" and it never, ever happens. It gets so godamn frustrating!!!

(Sorry for my mini rant lol)

I'm working on saving up, so I can move out at 18, then I can join.

But, my question is, can I join a team/club as an absoulte beginner, and as someone who would be "older" than most people who started playing?? I know that a lot of people played sports at school, or were put into extra curriculars as kids. And i also know that with a lot of sports, it can often be harder for "adults" to play or learn.

Or would there just be no point in joining at all, because I'm going to be starting older than most people?? Plus I'm worried slighty about being judged and stuff.

Thank you so much in advance :)

(Also, sorry if parts are rambled or don't make any sense. It's super late where I am lol and this whole thing has been keeping me up lol)

So, I'm trying to find a second and third job. Just retail, nothing serious, since I'm 16, and really need money so I can move out as soon as possible. I'm not trying to get hired as the next wolf of Wall Street lol.

At my current job, I already knew the manger so I didn't really need a resume. I just put my full name, email and phone number on paper, and threw some buzz words i got from google on there. Plus I was going through A LOT and didn't have the energy to write one out "properly" (I still kinda am going through a lot, lol).

I'm really, REALLY confused on how to word things, and overall how to write it out. Plus i HATE talking about myself, so it makes me super uncomfortable. . I've been putting it off for ages. I'd really appreciate ANY tips, advice, or help!! Thank you so much in advance!!

For a bit of context. I'm not currently in school so I can work all week. (Ive been homeschooled, but it was done poorly, so I'm now working on fixing my education). Its legal here for 16 year olds to work multiple jobs and have full shifts and hours. Where I live, there aren't very many jobs/shops to work at, so my only option is this one big shopping centre. Meaning I can easily "transport" between different jobs, and can work at multiple places in a day. I really want to work at a few of the alt/game stores. I want to keep my current job, but also have other jobs.

I'm confused in how I'm meant to put and format all of that into a proper resume. Again, any help, tips, or advice is appreciated. Thank you!! :)

(Also, sorry if parts don't makes sense!! It's late and I'm super tired, but all the anxiety from this is keeping me up lol.)

P.S. i DO NOT want to use A.I to do it for me. I want to do it myself, but dont know how lol

I'm 16, but wasn't educated. I've been "homeschooled" but not properly. I made a post the other day, asking for the best recommendations for courses that will help me fix my education. (Thank you so much to everyone for their help and kind words, I really appreciate it!!)

Im planing on going down to my local tafe next week and enrolling/asking for the best courses, that will help me. (everone here recommended SEE or some kind of adult education program)

I'm just curious on what the "most common" age range is? I hardly know anyone my own age, so I'm hoping maybe I might meet some people there!!

Also how accepting is everyone there? Like of queer/alt people. I live in Logan, so I'll either be going to the one here or at Mt Gravatt. But I often get alot of dirty looks when i go out, so I'm just curious if it would be the same on campus.

Thank you in advance!!

I work in a food place, but its in the middle of a shopping centre, and right next to a kids play centre, and it's SO f*cking louddddd!!!!!! And I'm mainly washing dishes, and the sound of the pressurized water, on the metal sink gives me a migraine lol. Plus it doesnt often get busy, so I'm just standing there for like 3 hours, with NOTHING. Just the sound of the same 5 Benson Boon and Zara Larson songs, and screaming kids.

(My coworkers aren't often too chatty) But they all get to wear Airpods!!! And when i see their phone screens, they're listeing to music! I asked if I could too, but I was told no??? Idk if its cause I'm kind of new, or younger, but they just said no. (Sorry for the rant lolll)

I would really apreciate some recs for SUPER discreet ear buds. I looked through some other posts but alot of them are still quite big, and I have smaller ears. It would also be great if they were on the affordable side, and in Australia (shipping is so expensiveeee).

Thank you in advance!!

It's formal season in Australia (and prom in America) and I'm so sad I'll never get to experience it. I see all these posts online of everyone's dresses, and my coworkers have all been talking about it. (yes, I have a job, but my parents aren't happy about it). I just wish I could go. Formal is legit on tonite, and I'm just sitting here, trying not to cryyy.

I want the whole thing. I want to make my own dress, and do my make up and hair, and chat with friends, and ask someone to go with me, and dance, and listen to music, and take pics, and then everyone goes and eats dinner at midnight at a McDonald's (sure. It's "stereotypical" and "cringe", but i dont care. It's what I want).

I was pulled from school when i was really young, but I still remember the seniors, and teachers talking about it. And i remember how badly I wanted to go. It's such a "big" thing. It's in all the movies and shows, and everywhere online. But I'll never be a part of it.

And I know every one says "it's not important" and "it's not that good". But like, it IS important. And for all anyone knows my formal could have turned out like Carrie's, but... it also could have been the best night ever. And I'll NEVER know.

I feel so bad for being jealous, but like, I can't help it. Im 16. Ishould be at formal right now. But instead I'm sitting in my room, stressing about trying to find education programs, so I can eventually get into uni. Trying figure out how to find a second and third job, so I can make enough money to move out. And trying not to cry.

ITS. NOT. FUCKING. FAIRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!

So I (16f) have been "homeschooled" since I was 7 or 8 years old. I've been taught absolutely nothing. I can read and comprehend stuff, but my spelling is a bit iffy. My maths, scince and basic history, is non existent. But mainly my math. I can do very basic addition, and extremely basic subtraction, and that's it.

I started working recently (my parents weren't happy) and I ended up in tears trying to caulate very simple change. I legit wish I was kidding. I've known I was bad at maths for a while, but this was when i really realised it.

Somebody suggested to look at TAFE to see if they can help out. Next week I'm planning on going down to my local one and seeing what they offer.

But I just wanted to check here, to see if there actually is something along the lines of what I'm looking for, before I go there, so I don't look like an idiot lol. I want to learn everything I missed out on. Obviously I won't learn everything but I want just the basics.

Plus, I REALLY want to do forensic science and criminology at uni, but there's no way I'll even be accepted into the uni itself with where I'm at now.

It just really sucks because it's such a "rare" situation. I didn't leave school, I wasn't tutored, my parents didn't try to teach me. I was just left to myself. I havent been taught AT ALL.

And being 8 years old, and an idiot, I didn't bother to try and learn. But now that im older, and actually know what I want to do in life, and have realised how dumb I am, it's really difficult to figure out how to fix it.

Thank you in advance!!

I (16f) know this girl at work. She's the same age as me and we get along pretty well. Shes super cool and pretty, and we chat, and laugh and joke about stuff alot. I do have a slight crush on her, but idk if she likes me, or is even gay lol.

I would just like to be friends with her, and im planning on asking for her number/insta, but I'm really worried that it'll be interpreted as weird or creepy, because im a lesbian, and there's that awful "preditory" stereotype.

I really struggle with self confidence, and I've been raised in and around religion, and stuff like that, so I'm guessing that could play a part in why I feel like this??

I wish I could just be normal, you know? People/girls ask eachother for their phone numbers or instagrams, and become friends all the time, but I feel bad if I do it for some reason.

I swear there's no "ulterior motive" behind it. I genuinly just want to be friends. But for some reason I feel really bad, and almost guilty.

Idk, I'm just really struggling lol. Legit any help, or advice, is really appreciated. Thank you so much in advance <3

I (16f) have been homeschooled basically my whole life. My parents never let me out, or let me talk to people, so I'm really lost socially. I recently started working, and there's this girl (same age as me) and we get along pretty well. We chat and joke and laugh alot.

I want to ask if I we can exchange info, but, I don't know how to ask, or word it. And im not sure what one is normal to ask for. Like, I hardly ever use or even check instagram, but I'm worried its weird or creepy to ask for someone's number.

How do i ask to exchange numbers/instas? And what one is normal to ask for?

Also, (side question) how do i feel/become more confident?? Like I genuinely don't know lol. I worry I'm weird and not cool or interesting enough. And i also worry about things like not being pretty and stuff like that.

Legit any help or advice is appreciated. Thank you in advance!! :)

(Also, sorry if there's some spelling mistakes, I'm super tired lol)

So I recently got a job (my parents didn't want me working, but I applied to as many places as possible without them knowing lol) At work I try to keep the fact I'm homeschooled from my co workers. I get worried that they'll think I'm stupid and weird for it (but my manager knows, and so does one other guy I work with).

There's this really cool girl, who id like to be friends with, and today she found out I was homeschooled. We chat a bit and get along pretty well, and I was planning on asking her for her number/instagram after work today, but i didnt. I got worried she'd say no, or think im dumb or something because of the home schooling. She was kind of confused, and asked questions about why my parents did it, and what I do all day.

Im kinda upset, because I tried really hard to be "normal" when we'd chat. And now I'm kinda worried that it's "ruined", and I won't be able to be friends with her.

I really hope she doesnt think I'm weird or anything. I mean we were still chatting, and laghing, and joking about stuff after she found out, but I'm not sure if she was just pretending or somthing. (I really don't know???)

Idk, I'm just kind of frustrated, that because of my parents dumb decision, I have no irl friends, and I really struggle to make friends. And then, any chance I do have at making friends, they probably think I'm stupid and weird.

I just kinda wanted to vent a bit, and maybe see if anyone has any advice or tips or even opinions on what I could maybe do about it.

Thank you in advance!

I mainly do digital, but I like to paint on canvas and do random little craft things too. Ive been drawing and crafting ever since i was really young.

A bit about me! I'm 16F, lesbian, and from Australia. I love art (obviously lol). I love music, I listen to EVERYTHING!! (The only thing im not super into is country) I like fasion and make up, mainly 80s new wave, and 70s punk. I like alot of movies and tv shows. And I've been working on a script for a series I want to direct one day. I recently got into gaming. I like working out. And i play both electric and acoustic guitar.

I don't have any new art/pieces that im proud of, that I can show rn, since I've been super burnt out (my patents pulled me out of school when i was young, so I've started teaching myself so I can get into uni. And I've been taking a ton of extra shifts at work). But I've been slowly getting back into it! I'm working on a few Last of Us ones, a Carrie one and a "collage style" of some famous/important women in music!!

I'd love to meet a few people (roughly around my age) I can chat with and maybe become friends! :)

(Please just comment your age and stuff, and I can give you my username, or vice versa! I perfer discord, but here on reddit is okay too)