Sam Fisher Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Ok, here's the problem: Last week, my dad announced that I have to get together $5,000 by Sept. 1st. *Crickets chirp* Yeah, well... he wants me to start a retirement savings for myself, and wants 5 grand to start it with. Thing is, with my current job, I don't get that much in 5 months. So, what I need is advice on how to make money in 3 or so months. Also, I really can't be employed, seeing as I am only 14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 ...Oh. my god. Thats crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Fisher Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 Yep. That's what I told both my parents, but they BOTH agree on it. My bro has to do it also >.< Also, I have to tell him how I'm gonna do it in 2 days time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxStar Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 1. Sell Drugs 2. Sell you blood 3. Become a, ya know. 4. Mow lawns In order from most appealing to least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manoman81 Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Tell your parents that you are 14 and you cannot, by law, work over a certain amount of hours. That is if you can find a job that would hire you. If that doesn't work, start slapping them until the realize that they are indeed crazy...Or whatever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeleneRayne Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IG-64 Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 ..... FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS!?!?!?!?!?!?! If I could get $5000 by september, heck, id do it every year Id be rich. Seriously, you need to get your parents heads examined... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET Warrior Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 ...That might be the stupidest thing I've heard in awhile. I mean, starting a savings right now isn't the worst idea ever, but 5000 when you're 14? And in only 4 months is actually ludicrous. I mean, if they would give you a year to pull it off then I'd say that's not completely out there, but at 14 getting a real job isn't exactly possible. Your best bet is to try and pick up as many lawn jobs as you can. Mowing lawns sucks it hard, but it pays REALLY well. However, you're only 14 so you don't even have a way to transport your mower.......so I'd say you don't have a chance. I'd say you tell your parents since they're the ones setting an unreachable ultimatum, that if you can GET the lawn jobs they have to transport the lawn mower for you. That'd put them on the spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Bremen Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Hey, yeah! Good idea! Let us know what they say about ET's idea Sam.. I'm 13 and I don't need to make my own money yet.. Really comfortable.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Groovy Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Sue McDonald's, they settle everything out of court! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapNColostomy Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Perhaps you should inform your parents that any job that's worth two poops already has a retirement plan of some sort for its employees. Nothing wrong with setting up an IRA, mind you. But I'm guessing you're a bit young to be worrying about retirement. Whatever you do, draw the line if they ask you to start digging your own grave, and picking out a headstone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_hill987 Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 I'm 19 and have never had that sort of money (excluding my student lone), I think you are going to have to sell your soul on ebay, seriously, write up a document on parchment in red ink (or blood if you like) take a photo of sed document next to an empty jar, put it on ebay and send the highest bidder the empty jar (containing your soul) and the document. collect the money. There is no limmit to how many souls you can sell just do the next one under a differant name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IG-64 Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Originally posted by jon_hill987 I'm 19 and have never had that sort of money (excluding my student lone), I think you are going to have to sell your soul on ebay, seriously, write up a document on parchment in red ink (or blood if you like) take a photo of sed document next to an empty jar, put it on ebay and send the highest bidder the empty jar (containing your soul) and the document. collect the money. There is no limmit to how many souls you can sell just do the next one under a differant name. Jon is right, sell crap on ebay. I once sold a game gear to some poor sap for $35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Rythe Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 How old are you? That's crap! Spose, I can't talk, :pI'm 'unemployed' at the moment:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Your could be joking, you know. He may just be just testing how quickly can you earn or get money, and sorta, readying you for the next stage of Human life (according to ancient Hindu customs). Try to earn money whereever possible and sell old, useless games or stuff you don't use anymore. Another great way to earn money is, go to the police station, look for the guy at the top of the most wanted list, make a disliked friend look like him and submit him to the cops. You'll get millions like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightsaberboy Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 why do you have to start a retirement fund when you're 14?? and why do you have to have the money by sept 1st?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 I worked at subway when I was 14. Maybe you could juggle that ontop of your current job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IG-64 Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Originally posted by Sam I worked at subway when I was 14. Maybe you could juggle that ontop of your current job. Heck, maybe you could juggle too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mex Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Stab them. Multiple times. Naw, just kidding. Slap them instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupes. Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Sell one of your kidneys... Seriously, the best solutions is probably like ET said earlier, try mowing lawns, or something like that. You could also look around if there is any kind of fruit or vegetables farm you could go to. Picking up berries for example can earn you good money if you work hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Well, If I were you I'd look at operating elevators at hotels. My friend get 50 buck an hour. : / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Dravis Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Originally posted by Egg Destroyer Well, If I were you I'd look at operating elevators at hotels. My friend get 50 buck an hour. : / I want that job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxStar Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 This is crazy Sam. Hey I know.... "Dissapear" your parents stuff and sell it on ebay. Or just ignore your crazy parents and see what they can do to you come September. And remember, when a child files charges against an abusive parent, they always win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Windu Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Wow. That's just crazy. I barely have 100 dollars and I'm a year older. No job of course. But I'm mowing lawns over the summer. I'd suggest you do the same. Or just run away and live under an assumed name. Fisher Sam. yeah, that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 That's seriously mesed up man. If I could get If I could get even $500 before september it would be awsome. But I seriously don't see that happening. And I don't see how you could get 5000 in that time. That is really messed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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