Life in Lebanon is very expensive. Adding to the economic depression there, the average cost of higher education in Lebanon is 3000$. The saddest news is not all students can benefit from a scholarship. This academic financial support is only granted for laureates and international students. Lebanese students have two options to survive education costs; either applying for a college loan, or getting a part-time job. So, what are the best students’ jobs in Lebanon? Let’s find out0.

Urgent Jobs in Lebanon:

Any job can help you not only accumulate money, but also get in touch with the professional world. A student is known to be less qualified than an entry-level graduate. So the chances for students to get a permanent job, or a full-time job are very limited compared to a fully dedicated job seeker. But, this situation doesn’t prevent students from looking for short term opportunities meeting their financial needs. The aim here is to get a part-time job that doesn’t affect studies. If you are a student looking for side hustles, take a look at Fratres and choose the graduates blog. This website doesn’t only list the jobs per location; it also includes alerts and notifications to keep you abreast with the latest updates. Sign up to Fratres and increase your employability wherever you are in the world.

Jobs in Lebanon for 16 Years Old Students:

Working under-age is banned in some countries. But, in Lebanon, many teenagers are working to finance their studies or get pocket money. 16 years old students are less skilled than college students. They cannot get hired in companies, firms, or institutions. Still there are many daily paid activities that teenagers can do to make money. Here is the possible jobs:

1.Fruit/ Vegetable Picking:

Lebanon is a fertilized land, where agriculture is the main living of many cities. Land owners are usually hiring workers to pick and arrange the harvest. Depending on the season, picking jobs are opening. Fruit or vegetable picking are daily paid jobs without prior. Workers get up to 10$ a day. The amount changes depending on the type of the harvest. For example; if you are picking tomatoes you will get 8$ a day, olive 12$ a day, grapes, 10$ a day, etc.  Some of the fruit picking jobs are hiring live-in workers or refugees.Fruit picker Lebanon - Salary, How to find a job

2. Waiter/ Waitress:

Restaurants and cafés are back to activity in Lebanon. Joining the catering staff makes it possible for students to get a part-time job. The majority of Lebanese teenagers are working as waiters/ waitresses in restaurants and cafés. Bars or restaurant bars are not allowed for under-aged students. The average wage of a part-time waiter/ waiter is 8$ a day without tips.

3.Baby-sitting:

Some nursery schools are expensive for Lebanese families. That’s why they are looking for affordable alternatives by recruiting baby-sitters. So, you can make an online profile as a part-time babysitter, or a weekend only baby-sitter. This job is also a referencing job. Some families can recommend you to other parents for baby-sitting. The average wage of a baby-sitter in Lebanon is 15$ a day. Take a look at best Baby-siting platforms

4. Dog Walker/ Trainer:

 Lebanese people love having a home pet. Due to professional responsibilities, they cannot give a dog a daily walk. As a student, you can offer a dog walker’s service and get 8$ a day. But, in the case of having knowledge in training puppies and dogs, you can get a dog trainer’s part-time job and earn up to 15$ a day.

5. Car Washer:

Working in a gas station as a car washer is also a common teenager’s job in Lebanon. You can offer a car washing service and earn 8$ a day and maybe more depending on the car owner.

6.Selling Phone Tickets:

In Lebanon, many students buy coupon tickets for phone use and sell them by increasing a small amount to the origin price. Revenues depend on the number of tickets sold. But, in general, the average amount made a day is 5$.

7. Video Gamer:

Gaming is a trending profession in Lebanon. Many teenagers are making a living out of gaming competitions. The real success in this field depends on gaming skills and the ability to have a sponsor from a gaming company. The salary in this field is very rewarding and might reach 100$ a day, depending on your level and work contract. You may also read; Highest Paying Jobs in Lebanon

8. Modeling:

There are many agencies for under-aged models. This field is for advertisement, where payment depends on the type of advertised products. Salaries are not the same in each modeling agencies. The consent of parents is required here, as there are many scammers exploiting teenagers. A teenage model can get a paid work contract and not a daily payment which includes 200$ or more.

9. Birthday/ Wedding Cakes 3D Designer:

For teenagers, who are very skilled in cake 3 D design and icing, there are many part-time jobs in bakeries hiring teenagers to design birthday/ Events cakes. The payment depends on the client’s cake design. The average payment can be 20$ a day.

10. Retail Worker:

In supermarkets and groceries, it is possible to have a part-time job as a retail worker. The job can include various tasks such as filling the store and arranging the merchandise. Payment depends on the type of store and might reach 12$ a day.

These were the top 10 jobs for Lebanese teenagers. The majority of these jobs are manual and require no prior experience. Salaries are arranged with recruiters. Still, the parents' consent is mandatory in certain under-aged jobs.