Summer Job Advice-

[Bondonutz]

School during the week and job on the weekends ? All work and no play is not much of a compromise. The parents need to let up a little, your following through to fulfill their wish of you working. Have a chat w/them about at least letting you work the hours you want so you ultimately have some free time ? Glad you've heard something positive already.

[rawfuls]

Well, job only on Saturdays, I do most of my life on Sundays anyways.. :D

Perhaps I may just try to talk to the person interested already, to seeing to "train and get me up to speed" this summer, work a bit til school starts, then continue next summer...

And how about the company that never responded.. I don't wanna bug him

[reno911]

I would play the, "Well if I can keep my grades and work." scenario. If your parents see a drop in your grades, cut the job, if not, than move forward. I worked from 5 till 10 or later on school nights and 4-12 in Saturday in the back as a prep cook. I was on terms with my folks, if I can keep my grades and soccer in line they let me work.

[reno911]

Also, unless you have college figured out, tell your folks that you will be most likely working through college to pay for it, so this would be good practice.

[rawfuls]

Hm, that's a good argument..

I think it'd be best to see if the guy would be willing to let me work summers, every year, is that worth a chance emailing?

[reno911]

Work into a good relationship I don't see why not. I wouldn't probably propose this off the bat, but maybe towards the end of the summer if you get employed by them.

[rawfuls]

To revive a dead thread, just wanted to get out an update-

I email'd about 4 Computer Shops.
One shop never replied to my email, called the shop, said they didn't have any openings.

One shop, was very interested in recruiting me, but wanted a D/L (drivers license) as they also needed somebody to do on-site work.

Another shop was particularly interested in me starting work around September as he had a guy leaving, but wanted me to work ~20 hours a week during school weeks, something parents didn't allow, so stopped communication for about a month. Just emailed him again seeing if he was still looking for a tech to work Fridays and Saturdays during the school year, as that's what I can do.

The last shop, I recently applied to, was quite interested, but took it that I was trying to learn computers, and not work with the shop.
He offered me a internship with the shop (I think paid), after he talked to his workers, but said he was a "high volume for their low price", and thought an intern wouldn't work out too well (I assume he thought I'd slow them down). Called back a few weeks later (today), and was told they are no longer looking for new techs.

I guess it's time to earn that A+ Certification and then look for another job next year!
Thanks guys for all the advice, suggestions, and support!