Job for 11 yr old? Help

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My 11 year old has wanted a proper job since he was 8 or 9 and this is getting intolerable now. He gets pocket money from me for odd jobs, but he wants "consistent work" apparantly! And wants a "proper job".

I tried registering myself for a paper round/delivering leaflets (he's too young, but I thought he could come with me and I'd give him the pay), but was told I was too qualified and they give this work to either unemployed or teens not someone who already has a full time professional job (fair enough)

I've suggested selling his old stuff at a car boot etc.. which he is going to do, but apparantly that's not 'consistent work' or a "proper job" and he wants something more long term.

He's becoming intolerable and talks about it every day. He now wants to do paid surveys online, but I've said no as I don't think this sounds like a good idea and is not safe (plus there is the small matter that you have to be 13).

Any ideas??? What can he do? (We don't know anyone he could dog sit or babysit for and I wouldn't allow him to do this for a stranger. Also don't think he's old enough to babysit. He wants to do something like deliver papers, stuff envelopes, or something manual and for an employer not friends I can muster up to humour him)??

Could he start his own business? Doing what???

Local riding school will take volunteers his age for sure!

I don’t think dog walking is a good idea at that age.
A dog walker really needs insurance amongst other things. DD runs a small business doing animal care but although she started it when she was 14 I always vetoed dog walking. Even if the dog you walk is brilliantly well behaved a lot of other dogs aren’t and some owners are irresponsible.
I have been in situations with my dog that I don’t think any 11 year old is equipped to deal with

We had a kiddy car wash down our road but never used then as I watched then dropping their sponge and then continuing and rubbing grit all over the paintwork.

There's a local lad with a car wash business who managed to get a great client base by posting on the town FB page. He cycles to each job with a trailer full of car wash stuff. Even brings his own water! Charges £20 for inside and out.

He's had such great reviews and people appreciate his entrepreneurship. He's making a killing!

If he can sing, he could join the local church choir - they often get paid for singing at weddings