Teen's first job
The organizational side of a first job: age and hour rules, paperwork, the first paycheck and balancing it with school — so the first work experience goes smoothly.

[ ] Check the minimum age and permitted working hours
    Rules on school-night shifts, late hours and maximum shift length for minors vary sharply — verify the official rule for your country or state.
[ ] Find out if a work permit or parental consent is required
    In some countries and states, a minor needs a separate document from school or a labor office before day one.
[ ] Gather ID documents for hiring paperwork
    Passport or ID card and, if payroll needs it, a tax ID number — ask the employer for the exact list in advance.
[ ] Open or check a bank account for paychecks
    Many teens need to set this up ahead of time — opening an account for a minor can require a parent present in person.
[ ] Read the contract or offer together before signing
    Pay rate, schedule, probation terms, who to ask questions — better worked through with a parent beforehand than sorted out on the fly.
[ ] Check the work schedule against the school calendar
    Do this BEFORE agreeing to shifts — avoiding a clash with a test or exam is far easier than untangling it after the fact.
[ ] Know who the direct supervisor is and how to reach them
    Name and contact method — useful for the first week before all the names click.
[ ] Talk through basic workplace rights
    Breaks, what harassment or unsafe conditions look like, and that it's fine to tell a parent — one talk before the first shift removes half the anxiety.
[ ] Plan the commute
    Route, a time buffer, and who to call if plans change — especially for evening shifts.
[ ] Check the dress code or uniform
    Provided on-site or bought independently — ask before day one so the first shift doesn't start in the wrong outfit.
[ ] Check the first payslip against the agreed rate
    First-paycheck errors happen more often than expected — easier to catch and fix right away than three months later.
[ ] Understand the tax basics on a first paycheck
    First-time teen earners are sometimes over-taxed by default and can claim it back — check the local rule so the refund doesn't slip past unnoticed.
[ ] Set a simple plan for the money: some spent, some saved
    A habit that's easier to start with the very first paycheck than to build from scratch later.
[ ] Keep a copy of the contract and payslips
    In one place accessible to both of you — useful for any pay dispute, and for the next job application.
[ ] Know the process for calling in sick or swapping a shift
    Who to notify and how far ahead — easier to learn in advance than to figure out on the first sick morning.
[ ] Save the manager's contact info in the phone
    For a delay, an emergency, or a question you'd rather not ask in a group chat.
[ ] Ask about phone-use rules on shift
    If it's not spelled out in the contract — better asked directly on day one than learned from a first warning.
[ ] Ask about cash-register training
    If handling cash is new — ask about shortfall policy BEFORE the first solo shift, not after the first mistake.

Checklist from Unload: https://unloads.me/c/first-teen-job