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4G
16 yrs ago
i hvae a 12 year old son who wants to work on saturdys or christmas holidays or summer, chinese new year. any time. any type of job
does anyone know where he can go?
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Surely it is illegal for a 12 year old to work?
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I know of two innovative kids who created their own part-time employment in HK. The one decided to be a party entertainer for young kids birthday parties. He made himself up to look like a clown and then put on a fantastic magic show. He was particularly good with young children which helped. Friends of the family in the surrounding neighbourhood supported his efforts at earning extra pocket money and as it was cheaper than hiring professional party entertainers, it turned out to be a winning situation for all concerned.
The other person was a girl. She decided to do a "paper route" and went around to all the neighbours asking them which paper they preferred and whether they would like it delivered for around 50c a paper I think. She ended up with quite a long list from the neighbours and would then pick up the respective papers and deliver them to the front door of her neighbours. Both these kdis were around 12 years old at the time. Not sure of the legalities in Hong Kong but whatever your son decides on, he could always advertise his services to your friends and neighbours. This way it keeps it small and personal and I doubt there would be any serious implications.
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4G
16 yrs ago
Yes thanks Tung Chung
It is all for fun ,and ofcourse know very well he will not get a job in an office or something like that .Dont even wish that .He thought maybe at a bakery icing cakes ,since he loves to bake at home .
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4G
16 yrs ago
r u in hk ?
we live in shouson hill
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4G
16 yrs ago
Thank you Cara for your most encouraging words , my son was thrilled !!!!!
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If you live in Shouson Hill, what will make your kid a good bit of cash and can be done during summer time or holidays and even weekends whilst at school, a car wash service.
There are a number of low rise complexes and even detached housing complexes in that neck of the woods, certainly close enough for a 12 year old to be able to get to if there are not enough cars in your own blocks. Owners of decent or even nice cars as they tend to be in Shouson Hill would probably pay 100 bucks a pop to have their cars done once a week, minimum 50 bucks in that area, but tending towards 100 I would think.
Worst case scenario he does 3 cars on a Saturday and Sunday, that is between 300-600 bucks a week and its not bad pocket money for someone that age. During the summer if he does more over the course of the week, its a nice little earner for a kid.
I don't think the bakery idea is a very pragmatic one, he'd have to get out to a factory probably in NT somewhere and it sounds far too much like child labour for any factory owner to really want to get involved.
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4G
16 yrs ago
Cara I have sent you a pm regarding your query.
Thanks Digital blonde ,he has done that before ,but feels a bit frustrated at not being able to do something that he loves , baking and desserts ,especially when he sees what goes on in bakeries or chocolate shops .I guess its worse because he can actually go into the kitchen and start from scratch making cookies ,cupcakes,cakes .
He also loves to paint and does make personalised posters for kids rooms etc .
Of course I as a mother do know and understand the legal complications of such things and have explained to him .But guess when you hear it again from strangers you understand it better .
Also the fun and excitement you get from making things from others is totally different from when you do it for family .
Thanks a lot all for your inputs ,much apprecaited
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4G
16 yrs ago
Thank you Cara
You sure will make my sons day !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi, I'd be interested in the link for the pics for the cakes etc. too as well as prices. Thanks!
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4G
16 yrs ago
Dear Tung chung ,please check your inbox!!
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Thanks for the link. The cupcakes/ cakes are gorgeous. Your son is one very talented boy! Not sure if we will be in HK or our home country in Feb (my sons's birthday too Cara!) but if we are here then I'd definitely be keen on ordering a cake from you.
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4G
16 yrs ago
Thank you Tung Chung , I have sent you my contact number via pm.
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bw
16 yrs ago
I'd like the link too please. Thanks
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4G
16 yrs ago
Have sent you bw by pm.Thank you all
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It must be in the air! My daughter is thinking the same thing but not cakes. Can you send me the link? We are also in NT and she is trying to figure out a way to advertise. Thanks
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interested to receive the link for the pics of cakes and cupcakes as well. thanks.
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4G
16 yrs ago
Thank you P mason for your idea and your kind words
He does canvas paintings sold some to friends and some on display in his room !!!
Dont have any clue what Chinese like to see in a handmade card , since I myself do greeting cards one of a kind exclusive ,no 2 alike ,but find the demand very very small ,though I am happy as cannot churn out too many anyway and of course want the cards to retain their exclusivity. .But just get the feeling that people in Hk prefer branded gifts more than handmade personalised gifts. maybe I am wrong ,but that is the general impression i get here.
Would love to hear from you if you have any ideas regarding what might be acceptable at Chinese New year , in terms of greeting cards ,which he could possibly accomplish in terms of easy.
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this is a great website for people wanting to buy and sell handmade goods. might be worth a try for your greeting cards.
www.etsy.com
can you PM the cake link too? thanks.
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4G
16 yrs ago
Thanks dizzy dog for the site ,will look into it
have sent u pm
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Hi Cara, would you mind sending me a link to the cakes/cupcakes?
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Hi 4G,
Would you please send me the cake link?
Have you tried using the etsy.com site for your cards? Is there a link for that too?
Thanks in advance!
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4G
16 yrs ago
thanks everyone ,Im sending the link to you all those who have asked ,please forgive me if youve already been sent before as I cant remember who all Ive sent to before
So please,Im sorry if youve received it before
Thanks once again for all your support
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