HIRING PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 - tanTALK

angelaheath87 · 03-10-2005, 12:38 PM

I've tried to get jobs at lots of tanning salons and I'm 17 years old. Why is it that you have to be 18 to work at one?

Kay · 03-10-2005, 01:06 PM

If you are in NH its a state law. under 18 can only clean beds.

clubsolaire · 03-10-2005, 05:28 PM

I'm in Georgia, and we hire under-18 folks. We take it on a case-by-case basis, though.

However, in some states there is regulation regarding the age of employees. Think about it, tanning beds are classified by the FDA as medical devices. It may seem like you'll only be pushing buttons on a computer, but you are actually operating a medical device that can hurt someone if you don't know what you're doing, or aren't paying attention.

The problem you're most likely running into, though, has to do with PAST PROBLEMS a salon owner has had with teenage employees. Many will shy away from jumping back into the same situation once they've been burned.

Before graduation, your first priority is (and SHOULD BE) with school. When hiring, we need someone who we can depend on to carry out the job, and without a multitude of 'incidents'. All too many times, we're left with editing the employee schedules over and over, because of this function or that exam.

Also, being under 18, many folks don't have an understanding of true professionalism. You've got to be able to leave your life at the door when you clock in. No boyfriend problems. No friends who visit. No cellphone calls. You know the line...

If that's something you can do, and feel you're truly mature enough to handle the job, confront the issue head-on. Explain to the manager or owner that you understand their reluctance regarding hiring a 17-year-old. Then, show them why you think you're up to the job and have the maturity level they're looking for. It's a job interview- it's all about selling yourself to the interviewer. Assure them that they won't be opening the door to the "teen trap". More importantly, if you get the job, FOLLOW THROUGH on your word. At that point, YOU are an ambassador for future teens who might be looking for a job. You can ruin it for them, or you can open the eyes of the salon owner, making them a believer that a teen can be a good employee.

Some of my best employees have been teenagers. Some of my worst employees have been teenagers. Some of my best employees have been adults, and some of my worst have been adults too...

pam · 03-10-2005, 06:19 PM

State law where I am also unless just a bed cleaner. I generally want to hire someone that can be trained to do everything since I have a lot of family working for me. I need employees who can fill in if we are all called out for some reason.

movieking · 03-10-2005, 06:43 PM

It's the law here in NC. You must be 18 and certified by the state to operate the tanning beds.

TanningEmporium · 03-11-2005, 07:27 AM

Most salons can only hire you as a bed cleaner.(room Attendant)
Some states require you to be 18 to work in certain jobs.
You cant be certified unless you are 18 in some states, which is required to work in a salon.
Or maybe you arent presenting yourself as a person who really wants a job.

pam · 03-11-2005, 07:30 AM

'Room attendant'...I like that! Sounds better than bed cleaner and better defines the job.

TanningEmporium · 03-11-2005, 07:35 AM

YES, more professional, a little something I learned from my rep at American Sun Systems, CHip Campbell.

pam · 03-11-2005, 07:38 AM

Too many times our 'bed cleaners' only do that. If we can get them in the habit of thinking that the room is theirs between tanners maybe they will see the trash in the can or the sock fuzzies on the floor

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03-10-2005, 12:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
angelaheath87 Join Date: Mar 10 2005 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	I've tried to get jobs at lots of tanning salons and I'm 17 years old. Why is it that you have to be 18 to work at one?

03-10-2005, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kay I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 16 2004 Location: NH Posts: 474 Rep Power: 21	If you are in NH its a state law. under 18 can only clean beds.

03-10-2005, 05:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
clubsolaire Join Date: Feb 12 2005 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 49 Rep Power: 0	I'm in Georgia, and we hire under-18 folks. We take it on a case-by-case basis, though. However, in some states there is regulation regarding the age of employees. Think about it, tanning beds are classified by the FDA as medical devices. It may seem like you'll only be pushing buttons on a computer, but you are actually operating a medical device that can hurt someone if you don't know what you're doing, or aren't paying attention. The problem you're most likely running into, though, has to do with PAST PROBLEMS a salon owner has had with teenage employees. Many will shy away from jumping back into the same situation once they've been burned. Before graduation, your first priority is (and SHOULD BE) with school. When hiring, we need someone who we can depend on to carry out the job, and without a multitude of 'incidents'. All too many times, we're left with editing the employee schedules over and over, because of this function or that exam. Also, being under 18, many folks don't have an understanding of true professionalism. You've got to be able to leave your life at the door when you clock in. No boyfriend problems. No friends who visit. No cellphone calls. You know the line... If that's something you can do, and feel you're truly mature enough to handle the job, confront the issue head-on. Explain to the manager or owner that you understand their reluctance regarding hiring a 17-year-old. Then, show them why you think you're up to the job and have the maturity level they're looking for. It's a job interview- it's all about selling yourself to the interviewer. Assure them that they won't be opening the door to the "teen trap". More importantly, if you get the job, FOLLOW THROUGH on your word. At that point, YOU are an ambassador for future teens who might be looking for a job. You can ruin it for them, or you can open the eyes of the salon owner, making them a believer that a teen can be a good employee. Some of my best employees have been teenagers. Some of my worst employees have been teenagers. Some of my best employees have been adults, and some of my worst have been adults too...

03-10-2005, 06:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
pam I'm Banned Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 3,893 Rep Power: 0	State law where I am also unless just a bed cleaner. I generally want to hire someone that can be trained to do everything since I have a lot of family working for me. I need employees who can fill in if we are all called out for some reason.

03-10-2005, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
movieking Team TanTalk Join Date: Aug 12 2004 Location: ITA 2004-2013 / ASA 2013 Posts: 3,444 Rep Power: 30	It's the law here in NC. You must be 18 and certified by the state to operate the tanning beds.

03-11-2005, 07:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
TanningEmporium Join Date: Jul 15 2003 Location: 213 Skyland Shp Ctr Posts: 2,613 Rep Power: 22	Most salons can only hire you as a bed cleaner.(room Attendant) Some states require you to be 18 to work in certain jobs. You cant be certified unless you are 18 in some states, which is required to work in a salon. Or maybe you arent presenting yourself as a person who really wants a job.

03-11-2005, 07:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
pam I'm Banned Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 3,893 Rep Power: 0	'Room attendant'...I like that! Sounds better than bed cleaner and better defines the job.

03-11-2005, 07:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
TanningEmporium Join Date: Jul 15 2003 Location: 213 Skyland Shp Ctr Posts: 2,613 Rep Power: 22	YES, more professional, a little something I learned from my rep at American Sun Systems, CHip Campbell.

03-11-2005, 07:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
pam I'm Banned Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 3,893 Rep Power: 0	Too many times our 'bed cleaners' only do that. If we can get them in the habit of thinking that the room is theirs between tanners maybe they will see the trash in the can or the sock fuzzies on the floor

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