There may be no better time than now to be a teenager looking for a job.

Many businesses are scrambling to find workers to fill spots that were held by adults, pre-pandemic.

Its retail and hospitality industries that are hurting the most and teens are coming to the rescue.

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To lure prospective employees, some businesses are paying higher hourly wages and offering signing bonuses.

Weve got some ideas about how teens cansave those bigger paychecksfor college and cars or even a gap year.

Statistics show they are responding to the calls of industry.

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In fact, thats the lowest rate since January 2019.

Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.

This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed.

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Go ahead and start now, but be sure to bookmark this post so you could easily return later.

Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire.

But now is the time to jump back in as salaries and perks are higher than ever.

If you live in an urban area, plenty of chains let you use your bike to make deliveries.

You may also be able to use your scooter so check that out when you apply.

They advertise that with tips, you’re free to make up to $20 per hour.

Some also pay upwards of $20 per hour, more if youre experienced or fast.

Plenty of them also allow you to choose your hours and make as many deliveries as you want.

Think about it: you make money and get in some exercise at the same time.

Other places like Pennsylvania chain Primanti Bros. are offering $300 bonuses for hourly workers.

Even Burger King in some areas are offering a $250 bonus for working there.

This could be a game changer for older teens tired of pet sitting and dog walking.

Supermarkets

it’s possible for you to now earn more bagging groceries than ever before.

At many grocery stores, it doesnt take long to move up the ladder.

Other grocery stores, like Kroger, get paid at least $16 per hour.

Publix, another popular chain, pays cashiers up to that same hourly wage as well.

Landscaping Jobs

Are you good with gardening tools or a lawn mower?

Dont mind working outside?

The good news is that there are plenty of landscaping companies out there looking for people to hire.

In some locales, like Florida and Arizona, lawn maintenance is a year-round gig.

Put in calls to local landscape companies and be ready to work right away.

Other than landscaping companies, dont forget to look at other places like theme parks and zoos.

These places also need help with watering, weeding and general landscape maintenance.

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