When you're 14, your wants and interests start to grow. That's why your allowance may no longer be enough. If you want to change that, you can find a small part-time job. Legally speaking, a 14-year-old generally isn't allowed to hold a regular job (in Germany; other countries have their own rules). That's why searching for a job can be rather difficult. But if you're one of the kids who wants to top up their allowance, you can do it with a small part-time job. In the following paragraphs we explain how you can earn money at 14 without breaking the law.

Earning with plenty of drive and good manners
If you're one of the kids who have good manners and are also communicative and hardworking, you can achieve a lot. With these qualities, any kid can learn and earn a lot.
Selling lemonade and homemade goods

Among the most common ways for a 14-year-old to earn money is making money with lemonade. We know the scenario from the movies. A kid sits in front of their parents' garage with a table and offers lemonade. That's the classic for kids around the age of 14. If you add homemade greeting cards, drawings or even cookies to the lemonade offering, nothing stands in the way of earning. If you show creativity, you can conjure up lovely greeting cards that the neighbors will be glad to buy.

Walking a dog and making money at 14

Dog walking is also a nice way to make money. Lots of kids love dogs. That makes this an ideal way to combine fun with earning. Especially if you don't have a pet at home, it's an ideal way to learn what responsibility means. You ease into life with a pet and learn a lot in practice about treating a dog lovingly. Dog sitting is paid by the hour. It's an ideal way to be out in the fresh air, have lots of fun with the dogs and earn money while you're at it.

Making money at 14

Making money at 14: the individual options at a glance

Sometimes your allowance isn't enough for the newest game or another wish. If you show drive, nothing stands in the way of earning. That's why you can consider the following as ways for a 14-year-old to earn money:

  • Selling lemonade
  • Selling homemade cookies
  • Making and selling greeting cards
  • Walking dogs
  • Helping with mowing the lawn and raking leaves
  • Helping with chores at your parents' home
  • Running a grocery errand for an elderly neighbor

No matter which way of making money at 14 you choose, the important thing is that you show plenty of respect and diligence, because that's exactly what older people appreciate.