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How do I know which route I get to do for my paper route?

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Once you get a job, your boss or manager will show you which houses you need to deliver to.

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How old do you have to be?

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Normally, the minimum age is 13, but your government or company may have a different age. Best to check with the company.

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Are these jobs hard to find?

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This depends on where you live. If you live in a small community, it will be easier to get a delivery job. If you live in a large city, these jobs are usually done by adults in cars.

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How much will I get paid?

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You will get paid per house you deliver to. It is usually around 10-15 cents per paper.

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Can you get a paper route online?

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Most newspapers don't post delivery jobs online. Instead, contact the Circulation Department of your local newspaper.

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How long would you do a paper route for?

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Depending on how many houses you deliver to, your route may take up to an hour.

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What is a paper route?

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A paper route is a series of homes that you deliver newspapers to. This usually involves biking past the house and placing the newspaper on their porch or in their mailbox. However, the delivery process can vary by newspaper.

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Is it safe to bike in the winter?

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It depends on where you live. For some areas, it's safe to bike as long as you dress warmly and pay attention to ice patches. Other areas may get so cold that you need special winter tires for your bike. Talk to your local biking association to find out.

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I want to become a paper delivery person but I'm too shy to ask about it. What do I do?

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Unfortunately, if you don't ask, you won't get the job. If you don't feel ready to talk to a newspaper company you may not be ready for a delivery job.

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Would I need to know a lot about the area so I don't get lost?

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For your paper route, you could bring a map along so you wouldn't get lost. If you have a basket on your bike, you can just slide the map in there.

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What should you do if you don't have a bike?

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You have the option of doing your route on foot, which means you have to carry a heavy bag of papers, or you can ask your parents for an advance. They could buy you a bike and you could pay them back with the money you earn from your paper route.

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How do I contact the representatives of the circulation department?

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You can look up the number online or in a phone book. If you don't find it, you can go directly to the office itself and ask.

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How many houses would I have to deliver to per paper round?

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It depends on the newspaper and if you have a bike or car route. They will show you the houses you need to deliver to.

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Are girls allowed to do paper routes?

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Yes.

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Can I become a delivery girl If I am only ten years old?

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In most areas, the minimum age requirement is 13 years old. However, you may be able to get a sign off from your parents stating that you have their permission. On the other hand you may need parental supervision. If you're younger than 13 years old you will likely have to work under specific time periods.

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How long would it normally take for the representatives in the circulation department to get back to you?

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It depends on where you live. If you live in a bigger community it will take a while. If you live in a small community it shouldn't take longer than a couple of days to a week.

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My little cousin is 10 and she really wants to be a delivery girl. Would it be okay if she rode on sidewalks, or even did this?

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According to the law, you're supposed to be 13, but it doesn't hurt asking.

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Roughly how much would I get paid?

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It really depends on where your route is located. You can reach out to your local paper to find out some more accurate information.

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