13 year old hacker, looking for an occupation or job.

Hey, my names Daniel, im 13 and was wondering... where can i use my skills for good? Perhaps a job in Sydney, Ausralia that will take me seriously. I've currently opened up a business (www.danielswebsites.com) where i make websites for people. Made bout $2000 so far, only been 4 months. I base my sites on code but made mine on wordpress (too lazy). I've hacked into my school computer which contained 'Sophos', 'Zenworks' and 'Italc' with 24/7 IT pro's keeping us out of trouble. I hacked into it with only linux and a USB stick, became admin and soon enough, had every shool network password (even staff one). Is there someway I can occupy myself with LEGAL hacking or a paid job? I'm currently learning my second programming language (C++) and I know HTML and CSS. I love computers! Anyone?

Hey, you're really 13? Cool. When I was your age… ah, cut that BS. Okay, I don't have a job for you, but maybe a little advise: Continue what you're doing, but give yourself some time. You are obviously way ahead of others of your age, so no need to rush. Listen, learn – and become a kick-ass coder by the age of, well, let's say 16 :)

Here's why: No matter what you do, no matter how good you are, people will take you more serious when you are a little older. Does that mean you should stop asking for jobs? Hell no! But use your in between time to develop skills that might help you later on. Explore some hardware hacking and electronics (start with Arduino, continue with building a synthesizer or something), make sure to have the basics covered: C++, Javascript, Python and/or Ruby, PHP etc. Then continue with something like Clojure, just to get an even better understanding. When it comes to real jobs: Start with an internship at a start-up or a webdesign agency. It's way easier to get in and you will most likely find people who are willing to support you, when they discover your talent. Continue from there.

Oh, and don't forget to party as hard as you can.

I hack alot of things and I've never come across someone better than me, if you can deface this website: www.danielswebsites.com I'll give u a job.

Stick to what you're doing for money. Hack away on the side for fun and knowledge. Joining another firm/company can be quite weird for you. And lonely. I doubt there will be other kids there.

I checked out your website. There's still plenty you can learn. Like cross-browser compatibility. The search bar is broken on firefox 7. Increase the quality of your services, charge more, live a good life till you're old enough to fit into a big company!

Keep at it. You may wish to charge more (more professional, etc) and emphasise less on age though because you'll definitely face youthism. Especially where the law frowns upon child labour. Also, the government will refuse to allow you to form your own company until you're 18.

You may want to consider alternative sources of revenue such as odesk, etc. Contracting work and more. But sadly, don't look for a job for reasons mentioned above. If they find out that you're too young and don't want to work with you, move on. Don't dwell on them.

Go to networking conferences. Establish a social reputation for what you do. Do NOT rely on your age to help you. Lie if you have to and pretend to be that 'age' from then on. No one will demand ID.

Protip: Reiterate many times on how to lie about your age. Maybe pretend that you're short.

/sydneysider too