<prompt> Human: Im a senior in high school and I am looking for ways to make some cash for college. Of course I would take a typical job for a young person, but I have an age constraint not 18 yet and my schedule for the summer is less than ideal for an employer. Does anyone have some suggestions for either managing to get a traditional job under these circumstances or rather some other non-traditional venture, and further, how I might go about making these things a reality? I am open to just about anything except for food service and generic retail but would prefer something stimulating or educational. Will provide additional details about skills and interests if that becomes relevant. Thanks!  <response>: Not sure what you mean by your schedule being less-than-ideal but - Get that chip off your shoulder regarding food service and generic retail. This is something that every young person SHOULD experience. Its extremely educational because you have to learn how to respond to many different types of customers and multitask. Yeah, the work can suck, but it will help you appreciate a more cushy job down the road.As far as your schedule goes, if youre busy during the day then find a place that is open a lot. Try a grocery store - theyll be able to work with a busy schedule. Another option is to be a groundskeeper at a golf course. My brother did this in high school - he went to work at 4-5AM and finished by 10AM at the latest, so it worked with his busy schedule since he then went on to work at McDonalds in the afternoon.FWIW, I worked at a grocery store for 2.5 years in high school. I started as a bagger and was eventually promoted to the customer service desk, and had the option to become a manager once I graduated. I gained valuable job experience - since I watched over all the baggers and cashiers I gained managerial experience while in high school. This experience helped me bag 2 great internships while in college.tl;dr - suck it up and get a job meant for young people, thats what theyre for 