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BassBoy

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Hello, I am 14 and am very skilled with computers... Does anyone know of any possible way I could get a job fixing them or anything?
 
You should be able to get a job fixing them, most likely with relatives/friends at first and then by word of month. Try posting some notices in places and charge a reasonable rate ($15/hour?)
 
The best way to start is to not charge, and prove your good at it, and accept donations. Thats what i did, worked a treat... Always explain to the customer what you are doing so they are never in the dark, and make it sound like you were actually working for your money...!
 
I have been doing that for about six months now. Its summer time, and I need some more cash for the recording studio I am building. Do you think any computer repair places would hire at 14?
 
I doubt it to be honest, as 14 is young for a job. You may be lucky, so its worth a try - but I'd try working for yourself if possible.
 
I would work for yourself, make some fliers... let your freinds know you are starting the bussiness. I can't tell you how many freind's parents were willing to pay me ( as long as I actually fixed the problem). Yea its summer so too late to ask teachers, but i bet the cad teachers and any of those computer teachers do side work.

I got a 15 year old in my neiborhood who puts up fliers once a month, boasting about his 1 year experience in computer repair.... "I am 15 years old, and though I have no formal training; I make straight A's in school and take computer classes" --- personally I hate his flyer- but I'm sure he does get work ( Especially if he can afford to post new fliers every month or so)
I still do some side work and enjoy it much better than my tech support job. I can hand pick my clients, and refuse work if I choose. Plus, with a real job you won't have as much time for your jam sessions/practicing/gigs/studio etc......

-Good luck
 
at 14 it mite be difficult

so id suggest in investing in a moustache and make yourself loook like an adult-

lol only joking
 
Problem here aswell ... i am 15 ... and really need money since i keep spending since y'all probz know !!! lol I have the paperround on da run but ain't really doing much ... since i am spending about 30pounds on hats etc lol :P Worth it doe hehe

Can't wait till 16 to work in my local Martins lol :) Need money !!! hehe Just built my friends pc, and made 150pounds from it ;) lol but after one week he is a major virus ! lmao i don't think i will be able to fix it so i suggested taking it to a professional lol :) Oh well hehe

Not many peeps need a computer fixed at my school ... they suck ! :(
 
You made £150 for building your friend a computer?! Is he nuts?!

Tbh, i don't charge mates... but when i do charge people i only take usually about £30...
 
when i build a computer for a friend or relative i charge 10-30 $ (5-15 pounds) other people... 40$ :D
as for you job hunting my young friend... you could work for yourself or work in a local computer shop.
its going to be tough, but you will last.
 
Hi Bassboy

Don't know whether you are from the UK or abroad. I agree, in the UK it may be hard to get work unless you know someone that works/deals in PCs and will let you work with them. I think Chris and the others make a good suggestion - try to do some work for friends/family for free perhaps they will give you a few punds as a thank you??) but be CAREFUL and don't take on anything you can't handle and like Chris suggests, keep the customer fully inormed of what you are doing/intend to do.

I have just fixed a friend's laptop which took me forever and I wouldn't have dreamed of charging her. I am quite a bit older than you and in return I got some wine and chocolates which was lovely!!

What about trying something like a paper round?? Doesn't pay much but it's a start.

Good luck

Gabs x
 
I live in the US, it is hard to get a paper route here because everyone with one can drive, so they are looking for people old enough to drive, and i still have a year and a half.
 
I will agree with the ones that said, “Start for free”. If you have already done work for free and you have faith in yourself, then I would charge a small amount for your service. The more computers you fix the more you will learn, hence the more you can charge. :thumb: This is the same thing I did with my web design. :p

Good Luck,

Av
 
try and find a small local PC repair shop and ask them if they need any help
 
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